Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate

Cuhk; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong recruits a Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate to join its breast cancer research group at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin.

The role requires a PhD for the Postdoc or a Master’s with at least five years of post-qualification cancer research experience for the Research Associate, plus strong skills in cell biology and molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

• PhD required for Postdoctoral Fellow position.
• Master’s degree with at least five years post-qualification experience required for Research Associate.
• Solid experience in cell biology, animal studies and molecular biology techniques.
• Knowledge of data management; sequencing/bioinformatics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with postgraduate students and research staff to conduct breast cancer research at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin.
• Assist in writing academic reports, manuscripts and research grant proposals.

Skills

Cell biology

Animal studies

Molecular biology techniques

Data management

Education

PhD

Master’s degree + 5 years experience

Tools

Next generation sequencing

Bioinformatics analysis

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate – (260001BR)

Description

The breast cancer research group in the Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate position.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree (for Postdoctoral Fellow) or a Master’s degree with at least five years of post-qualification experience in cancer research (for Research Associate); (ii) solid experience in cell biology, animal studies and other molecular biology techniques; (iii) high motivation and commitment to scientific research; and (iv) good knowledge in managing research data. Those with relevant experience in next generation sequencing and bioinformatics analysis will be an advantage.

The appointee will work with postgraduate students and research staff to conduct breast cancer research at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin. He/She will also assist in writing academic reports, manuscripts, and research grant proposals.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to mutual agreement.