Senior Researcher: Cancer miRNA & Circulating Biomarkers

University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Contract-end gratuity

Retirement benefits scheme (10% of基本工资

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong seeks a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine to join a translational cancer research team. The appointee will investigate miRNA regulation, proteomic profiling, and circulating biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and metastasis prediction, with opportunities for scientific authorship.

The position requires a PhD and extensive postdoctoral experience, strong publication records, and ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Multi-omics, or related discipline.
• More than ten years of relevant research experience.
• Strong background in miRNA biology, circulating biomarkers, exosomes, and translational cancer research.
• At least five years of postdoctoral experience with publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cancer development focusing on miRNA regulation, proteomic profiling, and circulating biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and metastasis prediction.
• Study oncogenic and tumour-suppressor miRNAs and their downstream signalling pathways; explore endogenous and extracellular (exosomal) miRNAs.
• Perform proteomic profiling of oncogenes and tumour suppressors; identify and validate circulating biomarkers linked to metastasis and clinical outcomes.
• Assist in clinical sample collection and processing; maintain databases and biobanking resources; support grant proposals and laboratory management.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and present findings at scientific meetings.

Skills

miRNA biology

circulating biomarkers

exosomes

translational cancer research

independent work

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Multi-omics or related discipline

Job description

The University of Hong Kong seeks a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine to join a translational cancer research team. The appointee will investigate miRNA regulation, proteomic profiling, and circulating biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and metastasis prediction, with opportunities for scientific authorship.

The position requires a PhD and extensive postdoctoral experience, strong publication records, and ability to work independently in a