Research Assistant / Technical Officer (C2i125-RP2)

Reference Number: C2i125-RP2

The Centre for Immunology & Infection (C2i) uses novel technology platforms for biomarker discovery and the development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies.

It is the fruit of a long-standing partnership of more than 20 years between the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Institut Pasteur, Paris, two major international leaders combining their expertise to establish this centre of excellence.

C2i aims to establish a novel technology platform for biomarker discovery and development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies. C2i addresses major unmet global and local public health needs with excellent potential for commercial exploitation.

Research Assistant / Technical Officer (.: C2i125-RP2)

Applications are now invited for appointment as Research Assistant I/II / Technical Officer (.: C2i125-RP2), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or above in biological/medical sciences or a related discipline. Prior experience in animal experiments, molecular biology and cell culture would be an advantage. The appointee will work in a research group to conduct influenza vaccine-related project (https://www.c2i.hk/research-project-2). Candidates with strong academic background and extensive research experience in virology and with experimental animals in BSL-2 or BSL-3 will be considered as a Technical Officer.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, current/expected remuneration and availability, and research publication list, if applicable, to jobs@c2i.hk. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Enquiries about the duties of the post can be sent to jobs@c2i.hk.

The personal data provided in the application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. C2i thanks applicants for their interest but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.