Research Associate / Research Assistant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mammalian Cell Culture, CRISPR-Based Gene Editing, 3D/Organoid Culture, Omics Data Analysis, Mouse Husbandry, Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Organoid, Developmental Biology, Brown Adipocytes

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Dalton laboratory relocated from the USA to the School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) in the Spring of 2022. The laboratory uses adult and pluripotent stem cells to understand mechanisms of cell fate determination and as a platform to develop therapeutics for metabolic disease and obesity. We are looking for highly motivated and talented scientist to fill the Research Associate or Research Assistant position. The School of Biomedical Sciences has three major thematic research programs focusing on: (1) cancer biology and experimental therapeutics; (2) developmental and regenerative biology; and (3) neural, vascular and metabolic biology. Further information is available at: https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/research/thematic-research-programs. Applicants should (i) have a Bachelor's degree (for Research Assistant) or a Master’s degree plus four years of post-qualification full-time work experience or a PhD degree (for Research Associate); and (ii) be a highly-motivated individual with proficiency in at least one of these research areas: mammalian cell culture, CRISPR-based gene editing, 3D/organoid culture, omics data analysis, mouse husbandry. The appointee is expected to conduct research relating to human pluripotent stem cell derived organoid and developmental biology of brown adipocytes. Applicants should provide the following documents in the online application: (1) full curriculum vitae (including academic qualifications and research experience), and (2) copies of academic certificates. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. For additional information on research projects in the Dalton laboratory, please visit https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/people/academic-staff/prof-stephen-dalton or contact Prof. Stephen Dalton at sdalton@cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

The appointee is expected to conduct research focusing on human pluripotent stem cell-derived organoids and the developmental biology of brown adipocytes. This involves utilizing stem cells to understand cell fate determination mechanisms and develop therapeutics for metabolic disease and obesity.