University of Hong Kong Looking for Scientific Officer in the Department of Medicine Full Time

Ref: 524637

Work type: Full-time

Categories: Senior Research Staff &
Post-doctoral Fellow

Scientific Officer in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical
Medicine (Ref.: 524637).

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and
Responsibilities

• conduct research
• liaise with collaborators
• prepare reports and scientific
  publications
• submit application for external research funding
• provide mentorship to research staff and
  students
• assist in laboratory management, monitor the administration of a research laboratory
• perform other duties as
  assigned.

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in Infectious Diseases or a related field with extensive
  laboratory experience
• a strong track record of high-quality publications
• experience in conducting interdisciplinary
  collaborative research
• a strong passion for scientific research
• an excellent command of written and spoken English and
  Chinese
• organized, responsible, detail-minded, self-motivated and able to work independently

What We
Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-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 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided 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 16, 2024
and continue until [March 15, 2024], 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