The University of Hong Kong

Apply now Ref.: 532528

Work type: Full-time

Department: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine (22300)

Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Hong Kong

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Officer in the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 532528), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree preferably in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biological sciences, or a related discipline, with experience in single-cell transcriptome analysis, molecular biology, tissue cell culture, confocal/fluorescent microscopy, and animal experiments (e.g. mouse handling, electroretinography, tissue dissection/processing/sectioning, immunohistochemical staining, RNA/DNA extraction/processing, qPCR, protein extraction, western blots, and cell culture techniques). Previous research work experience in ophthalmology/visual science-related translational research, particularly in relation to drug delivery and pharmaceutics, will be desirable. They should also have a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation, an excellent command of written and spoken English, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and work independently and collaboratively as a team.

The appointee will be involved in research projects related to the development of novel pharmacological treatments for ocular diseases and investigations in neuroregeneration and neuroprotection.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload the following documents:

• A cover letter describing your most significant scientific accomplishment, the qualifications that make you particularly well suited for this job, and your future work plan;
• A curriculum vitae and publication list highlighting the most important papers with detailed bibliometric information on each publication listed, including (i) the impact factor of the journal; (ii) journal rank in category in the format of ‘the rank out of total number of journals in that specific category’, with reference to Journal Citation Reports (JCR); and (iii) authorship role ((co-)first author, (co-)corresponding author or last author); and
• Two reference letters
  
  

Review of applications will start on 22 July 2025 and continue until 4 August 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised:Jul 8, 2025 (HK Time)

Applications close:Aug 4, 2025 (HK Time)

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