Scientist

Laboratory for Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Laboratory for Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology (LSCCB) at Hong Kong Science Park invites applications for a Research Specialist to work on synthetic chemistry, drug discovery and molecular diagnostics within a multidisciplinary team of chemists, biomedical and clinical scientists.

The appointment requires a PhD in Chemistry or Biomedical Science with supervisory experience and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Biomedical Science or related discipline.
• Minimum supervisory experience and publication record in research areas such as catalysis, organic synthesis, bioinorganic/medicinal chemistry, cancer pharmacology, natural products, bioimaging, mass spectrometry, proteomics/metabolomics.

Responsibilities

• Involved in research projects on synthetic chemistry, drug discovery and molecular diagnostics in a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead new research initiatives in synthetic chemistry and chemical biology for cancer research.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Publication record

Research leadership

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Biomedical Science

Job description

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Specialist in the Laboratory for Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology (LSCCB) in Hong Kong Science Park. Established as a research unit in Hong Kong Science Park, LSCCB integrates chemical science and biomedical science for the development of new molecular medicines, diagnostic tools and immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of human diseases with a focus on cancer.

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Chemistry or Biomedical Science or a related discipline, with minimum supervisory experience and publication record in the one or more of research areas including catalysis, organic synthesis, bioinorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer pharmacology, Chinese medicine, natural products, metal-based therapeutics and diagnostics, bioimaging, mass spectrometry, proteomics and/or metabolomics. The appointee will be involved in research projects on synthetic chemistry, drug discovery and molecular diagnostics in a multidisciplinary team of chemists, biomedical and clinical scientists. They are expected to bring in new research initiatives in synthetic chemistry and chemical biology for cancer research.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.