SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY

Research Assistant (Ref. 220801002)
[Appointment period: twelve months]

Duties

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project –“Potential therapeutic functions of traditional Chinese medicines in ocular disease management”.  He/She will be required to:

(a) perform experiments including cell culture, Western blot, RT-qPCR, immunohistochemistry, animal handling and electrophysiology;

(b) perform data analysis and manuscript writing; and

(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have an honours degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Traditional Chinese Medicines,

Vision Science or an equivalent qualification.

Preference will be given to those with experience in animal work, cell culture, electrophysiology, imaging and histology.

Applicants are invited to contact Dr Chi-wai Do at tel no. 2766 6090 or email for further information.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/research).  Consideration of applications will commence on 8 August 2022 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/guidelines_and_forms/pics_for_recruitment.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.