Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant I

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; Vor Ort; HKD 300.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Zusammenfassung

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for the position of Research Assistant I / Senior Research Assistant in the School of Biomedical Sciences. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Ref.: 537641. The appointee will work under the supervision of Professor Stephanie Ma on translational cancer therapeutics projects, focusing on targeting cancer stemness using hepatocellular carcinoma as a model

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology, Biomedical Sciences or related field.
• Strong experimental, writing, and communication abilities.
• Preference for translational cancer immunology, antibody-based therapeutics, and/or antibody/protein engineering.
• Experience with cell/organoid culture, flow cytometry, and animal studies.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Work under the supervision of Professor Stephanie Ma on translational cancer therapeutics projects.
• Contribute to studies using hepatocellular carcinoma as a model.
• Prepare reports and communicate results to the team.

Kenntnisse

Cancer biology

Cancer immunology

Biomedical sciences

Translational research

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Antibody characterization

Molecular biology

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description :

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant I / Senior Research Assistant in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 537641), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree in Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology, Biomedical Sciences or a related field, and demonstrate exceptional experimental, writing, and communication abilities. Preference will be given to candidates with translational research experience in cancer immunology, antibody-based therapeutics, and/or antibody/protein engineering as well as cell/organoid culture, cellular/molecular biology, antibody/protein characterization, flow cytometry, animal studies, and cancer-related research work. Applicants should have good communication skills, be self-motivated, have the ability to multi-task with attention to detail, be organized and be able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will work under the supervision of Professor Stephanie Ma on translational research projects relating to novel cancer therapeutics development with a focus on targeting cancer stemness using hepatocellular carcinoma as a model system, that is part of a collaborative project.

For further information, please contact Professor Stephanie Ma at . Details of Professor Ma's research can also be found at http://thesmalab.com/. Information about the School of Biomedical Sciences can be obtained at .

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

Review of applications will start October 27, 2026 and continue until January 13, 2027, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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