Research Assistant Professor

Cuhk; United States; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CUHK invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position in the Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, focusing on skeletal muscle regeneration, aging and disease. The appointee will lead independent research, supervise postgraduate students, and develop regional/international collaborations.

Requirements include a PhD in orthopaedics & traumatology or related field and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience, with a strong publication and funding track record.

Qualifications

• PhD in orthopaedics & traumatology or related field.
• At least 3 years postdoctoral experience.
• Experience in molecular biology, mouse genetics, RNA/genome-wide analyses and computational approaches.
• Strong publication and funding record.

Responsabilités

• Write own research grants.
• Supervise postgraduate students and lead a small team.
• Establish regional and international collaborations.
• Assist with funding applications, manuscript revisions, and team management.
• Publish high-quality peer-reviewed papers.
• Provide service to the department.

Connaissances

Independent research

Grant writing

Team supervision

Computational biology

RNA/genome analyses

Formation

PhD in Orthopaedics & Traumatology or related field

Description du poste

Research Assistant Professor – (260001QQ)

Description

Department/ Unit: Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Closing Date: December 1, 2026

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant Professorship with research experience in skeletal muscle regeneration, aging and disease.

Applicants should have:

• (i) a PhD degree in orthopaedics & traumatology or relevant disciplines;
• (ii) at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in a reputable institution;
• (iii) experience in molecular and cell biology, mouse genetics, RNA/genome-wide and computational approaches;
• (iv) ability to perform independent research; and
• (vi) good track record in generating high quality peer-reviewed publications and external funding support. Experience in R&D and translational research is desirable.

The appointee will (a) write his/her own research grants; (b) supervise postgraduate students and lead a small research team; (c) assist establishment of regional and international collaboration; (d) assist the team leader to handle relevant team works including funding application, manuscript revision, team management, organization of local and regional conferences, etc.; (e) publish high-quality peer-reviewed journal papers; and (f) provide service to the department.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

Job

: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts

Organization

: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology