Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. 

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:

Part-time Research Assistant I (R6617) (S&T) (Ref: 240018T)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will mainly assist the research team of a research project "A Pilot Study of Identifying Fusion Genes and Their Underlining Formation Mechanism in Carcinogenesis for Potential Targeting Drug Development and Cancer Diagnosis" (R6617). He / She will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Conducting various experiments in laboratories;
• Conducting analysis on samples;
• Providing support in literature review and data analysis;
• Working with the Principal Investigator / supervisors to prepare report writing; and
• Conducting other research activities as instructed by the Principal Investigator.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A Master’s degree or above in Biomedical or Biological Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline;
• A strong background in at least one of the following areas: molecular diagnostics, molecular genetics and/or cell culturing; 
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, able to meet deadlines and ability to work independently; and
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract.  Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=240018T

Closing date of application: 20 June 2024

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