Research Assistant I/II in the Department of Medicine
Research Assistant I/II in the Department of Medicine
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Job Description
Research Assistant I/II in the Department of Medicine School of Clinical Medicine(Ref.: 532785)
We now invite applications for the captioned post. The appointees will join the laboratory led by Professor Sydney Tang to work on projects related to IgA nephropathy gut microbiome and biomarker development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in clinical sample collection and biobank management
- Assist in animal experiments
- Perform a variety of experiments including qPCR DNA extraction library preparation for next-generation sequencing (NGS) cell culture flow cytometry ELISA tissue sectioning immunofluorescent staining western blot etc.
- Provide general administrative and operational support
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree or above in Biochemistry Biomedical Sciences or a related scientific discipline
- Basic programming and statistical analysis skills (e.g. SPSS R Python Bash)
- Good communication skills; self-motivated; strong sense of responsibility; attentive to details; scientificallymature and able to work independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in animal work is highly desirable
- Knowledge of genomics single-cell RNA sequencing spatial transcriptomics proteomics and/or metabolomics will be an advantage
- Fresh graduates with enthusiasm for nephrology research are also welcomed
For enquiries about the role please contact Dr. Derek Lam at .
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above should apply online and upload an up-to-date of applications will start from as soon as possible and continue until September 30 2025 or until the postisfilled whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality ethics inclusivity diversity and transparency
Employment Type
Full-Time
