Scientific Officer
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Job Description
Applications are invited for appointment as Scientific Officer in the Department of Ophthalmology School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 532972) to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering Ophthalmology or related disciplines with at least 9 years solid experience in clinical research. Those with expertise in the development and design of virtual reality platform for the evaluation of visual disability would be preferred. Applicants should also have good interpersonal and organizational skills a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation an excellent command of written and spoken English good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to multi-task and work independently and collaboratively as a team.
The appointee will be involved in research projects related to the development of novel pharmacological treatments for ocular diseases and investigations in neuroregeneration and neuroprotection.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload the following documents:
- A cover letter describing your most significant scientific accomplishment the qualifications that make you particularly well suited for this job and your future work plan;
- A curriculum vitae and publication list highlighting the most important papers with detailed bibliometric information on each publication listed including (i) the impact factor of the journal; (ii) journal rank in category in the format of the rank out of total number of journals in that specific category with reference to Journal Citation Reports (JCR); and (iii) authorship role ((co-)first author (co-)corresponding author or last author); and
- Two reference letters
Review of applications will start on 20 August 2025 and continue until 16 September 2025 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
