The University of Hong Kong
Apply now Ref.: 530982 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Research Staff Hong Kong
Research Assistant I/II in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 530982) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. They should be self-motivated, responsible and able to work independently as well as in a team. Preference will be given to those with experience and/or interest in organic synthesis, mass spectrometry, cell culture, gel-electrophoresis, and western blotting.
The appointees will work on interdisciplinary projects related to:
1. Chemoproteomics-driven discovery of covalent ligands for cancer therapy
2. New chemistry for the synthesis of immunomodulatory drugs for cancer therapy
3. Protein structure-guided medicinal chemistry
The appointees will have good opportunities to learn and perform state-of-the- art research for drug target identification and drug development, and collaborate with different teams with expertise in cancer biology.
Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Prof Clive Chung at [email protected]. An overview of the research in Prof Clive Chung's lab can be found here: https:// clivechunglab.com/
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from January 22, 2025 and continue until April 7, 2025 , 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
Advertised: Jan 8, 2025 (HK Time) Applications close: Apr 7, 2025 (HK Time)
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