Assistant Research Technician
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Research Technician (at the rank of Research Assistant I) inThe Swire Institute of Marine Science(Ref.: 533463) to commence as soon as possible for 9 months with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance).
Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in a relevant field of programming information technology or similar and have competency with C# C Python and R. The successful applicant will conduct acoustic analyses of underwater sound data will be responsible for overseeing acoustic databases and also conduct boat-based fieldwork. Support will be provided for the softwares that are required for the project. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining acoustic monitoring hardware e.g. archival acoustic devices towed hydro-phone arrays DAQ and positioning systems.
The applicant must have excellent programming and database management skills; be willing to work flexible hours (including nights holidays and weekends); must pass a swim test (a scuba certification is also desirable but not mandatory) and; must work well in a team-oriented environment. Other desirable skill includes knowledge of computer-based software systems used in science including but not limited to github R PAMGuard Raven QGIS.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 31 October 2025 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.
