Research Assistant, Centre for Quantitative Systems Biology

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 

CENTRE FOR QUANTITATIVE SYSTEMS BIOLOGY  

Research Assistant  (25260802)

The Centre is recruiting Research Assistants to pursue highly collaborative and interdisciplinary projects of developing new cancer immunotherapy, using novel 3D tumor organoid models, microfluidic “tumor-on-a-chip” platforms, and 3D single-cell imaging. 

Responsibilities:

The appointees will conduct cutting-edge research in immuno-oncology studies and drug discovery, collaborate with experts in the field, and develop new biomedical platforms for translational cancer research. For more information about the research projects and the principal investigator, Prof. Jue Shi, please refer to the following webpage: https://physics.hkbu.edu.hk/people/prof-shi-jue-jade

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in any science or engineering subject, preferably Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Computational Biology, and Biophysics; 


• Applicants with previous experiences in cell culture and cancer or immunology research are preferred; 


• Ability to work independently; and 


• Good communication skills. 

A highly competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience will be provided. 

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract between 6 to 12 months. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement, or the incumbent(s) may choose to pursue PhD with full fellowship support upon mutual agreement. 

Enquiries about the position can be directed to Prof. Jue Shi via [email protected]. 

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.