Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Communication Skills, Research Data Organization, PCR, Next-Generation Sequencing, Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Proteomic Research, Transcriptomic Research, Quality Assurance, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Team Collaboration, Specimen Analysis, Doping Control, Biomarkers

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Department of Statistics and Data Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is conducting a collaborative project with the Racing Laboratory of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The Racing Laboratory undertakes various types of research and testing on horses and riders to identify the use of prohibited substances or prohibited methods. It plays an essential role in doping control to ensure the fairness and integrity of racing and other equine sports and the welfare of the horses, and is a leading laboratory in the field of equine drug testing. This position offers a unique opportunity to be employed by CUHK while being embedded within the world-class Racing Laboratory at the Sha Tin Racecourse. Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline; (ii) good communication skills in English and Chinese; (iii) strong sense of responsibility and good at organising research data; and (iv) preferably hands-on experience with PCR, next-generation sequencing platform, and/or liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. The appointee will carry out research to discover and validate biomarkers for equine doping control. Duties include (a) working with a multidisciplinary team of biochemists, chemical analysts, bioinformaticians, and statisticians to analyse specimens for biomarkers and prohibited substances; (b) conducting proteomic and transcriptomic research using mass spectrometry and next-generation sequencing platforms; (c) performing routine instrument calibration, maintenance, and other assigned laboratory duties; and (d) ensuring compliance with quality assurance procedures in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and requirements from the accreditation body (HKAS). Applicants should provide the following documents in the online application: (1) a full curriculum vitae (including academic qualifications and research experience); (2) copies of academic certificates; and (3) one or two reference letter(s). Appointment will be made on contract basis for two years. 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 conduct research to discover and validate biomarkers for equine doping control, working with a multidisciplinary team to analyze specimens. Duties include conducting proteomic and transcriptomic research and ensuring compliance with quality assurance procedures.