Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant (The Hong Kong Genome Projec at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Genetic Sciences, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, Social Sciences, Public Health, Medical Statistics, Communication Skills, Detail-Minded, Problem-Solving Skills, Patient Care, Clinical Research, Digital Health Technologies, Team Player, Self-Motivated, English Proficiency, Chinese Proficiency

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Hong Kong Genome Project is a new initiative established by the Hong Kong Government with the aim of enhancing the clinical application of genomic medicine to benefit patients and their families, promoting research in genomic medicine and related fields to facilitate future medical development in Hong Kong. The Faculty of Medicine of CUHK is one of the partnering centres of the Project. Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree in Genetic Sciences, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, Social Sciences, Public Health, Medical Statistics, or medical science-related disciplines; (ii) at least two years of relevant working experience; (iii) a good team player with good communication skills, detail-minded work attitude, and the ability to work independently; (iv) self-motivated attitude with strong sense of responsibility and problem-solving skills; (v) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (literacy in reading and writing Chinese is essential and strong written English is an advantage); (vi) experience in patient care, clinical research, and the use of digital health technologies in healthcare settings would be an advantage. Fresh graduates with basic knowledge and experience in research studies will also be welcome to apply. The appointee(s) will work at the Prince of Wales Hospital for the CUHK/PWH Partnering Centre of the Hong Kong Genome Project and will be responsible for (a) undertaking basic research and related clerical/administrative duties; (b) handling correspondence and enquiries related to the Project; (c) assisting in preparing research-related protocols and literature search; (d) providing assistance to the Genetic Counsellors; (e) conducting hands‑on recruitment of participants in clinic settings and interviewing participants to collect detailed family history information; and (f) performing other ad‑hoc duties as assigned. Applicants must submit copies of academic certificates showing that they have fulfilled the academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The appointee will undertake basic research and related clerical duties, handle correspondence related to the project, and assist in preparing research protocols. They will also conduct participant recruitment and interviews to collect family history information.