"Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, and the State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Ref.: 534222)"

Ref.: 534222

Work type: Full-time

Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600)

Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, and the State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Ref.: 534222)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end research projects in metabolic diseases (e.g. obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, MASH), covering the full pipeline from biomarker discovery and clinical validation to target identification/confirmation and novel therapeutic development
• Design and implement translational research strategies, utilizing multi-omics approaches (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics) for the identification and prioritization of novel biomarkers and drug targets
• Design and perform biomedical experiments to advance therapeutic discovery, including developing and optimizing cell-based and biochemical assays for target validation; applying molecular biology techniques to characterize therapeutic antibodies and macromolecular drugs; conducting biostatistical analysis to interpret experimental data
• Undertake other duties as assigned
• 5.5 workdays per week is required

Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree, preferably with experience in molecular biology, immunology, biotechnology, and other related disciplines
• Prior postdoctoral or industry experience in the aforementioned disciplines is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, share knowledge proactively, and deliver high-quality results under pressure
• Those with less experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Research Officer

For more information about our research directions, please visit our lab website: https://www.sklpb.hku.hk

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis or 2- to 3-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary for Assistant Research Officer, and 15% for Research Officer. Housing benefits will also be provided to Research Officer as applicable. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from February 4, 2026 and continue until February 21, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency