Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant

Cuhk; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Assistant in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The appointee will join clinically related projects in sports medicine and osteoarthritis under Dr.

Michael Ong, working at Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin. Responsibilities include trial research, data analysis, and coordination, with opportunities to contribute to proposals and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Sport Sciences, Sport biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Science or related field for Postdoctoral Fellow or Master’s/Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences/biology with relevant experience for Research Assistant.
• Good track record of research experience and strong English/Cantonese communication.

Responsibilities

• Clinical trial research work including handling clinical sample tissue bank and clinical research ethics approval.
• Administrative duties related to the project.
• Data analysis for research projects.
• Preparation of research proposals, reports and papers.
• Project coordination among team members.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Research experience

English

Cantonese

Independent work

Education

PhD in sport sciences/biomedical fields

Master's/Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences/biology or related

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant – (260001EC)

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Sport Sciences, Sport biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Science or related fields in a well-recognised university (for Postdoctoral Fellow); OR a Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree from local universities in Biomedical Sciences, Biology or related disciplines with relevant experience (for Research Assistant); (ii) a good track record of research experience; (iii) good communication skills in English and Cantonese; (iv) the ability to work independently and the willingness to participate in team-based research. Experience in blood-taking, coordinating and drafting documents for clinical trials, and analysing clinical data would be advantageous.

The appointee will work at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin and will be involved in clinically related projects including the areas of sports medicine and osteoarthritis under the supervision of Dr. Michael Ong. Duties include:

• clinical trial research work including handling clinical sample tissue bank and clinical research ethics approval;
• administrative duties;
• data analysis;
• preparation of research proposals, reports and papers;
• project coordination;
• performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Applicants must submit the following documents in the online application:

1. comprehensive curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, research experience, and publications;
2. copies of academic certificates;
3. reference letters.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Ong ([e-mail]).

Job

: Research Posts

Organization

: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Unposting Date

: Sep 13, 2026