Job Opportunities

Chemical Analyst

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Racing Laboratory Department in Sha Tin undertakes various types of research and testing on horses and riders to identify the use of prohibited substances or prohibited methods. It plays an essential role in doping control to ensure the fairness and integrity of racing and other equine sports, and is a leading laboratory in the field of equine drug testing.

You will:

• work with a team of chemists and chemical analysts to analyse specimens for the presence of prohibited substances or biomarkers
• use sophisticated analytical techniques (such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, and immunoassays) to solve work-related problems
• perform regular calibration and maintenance of instruments
• contribute to conducting research and development work and implementing quality assurance measures.

You should have:

• a degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• good communication skills in English and Chinese
• strong sense of responsibility and good organisational skills.
• preferably working experience in chemical testing laboratory, as well as experience in handling computer software and hardware, databases and IT systems

Organization: Racing Laboratory Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Closing Date: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For submission and Reference:
Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference to: Fax: 2966-5770 or by Mail: The Human Resources Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

https://careers.hkjc.com/psc/cgxprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U (Ref No. 20013379)

Research Assistant Professor Faculty Position - Faculty of Medicine at CUHK

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Medicine is seeking outstanding and highly motivated candidates for a research assistant professor (minimum 2 to 3 years per contract) in our world-class proteomics and omics research facility. We are committed to advancing our understanding of disease mechanisms and translating our discoveries from basic science to potential clinical applications, benefiting patients worldwide.

You will be:

1. Developing novel disease prediction models through data-driven approaches
2. Discovering and validating new clinical biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response
3. Identifying targeted molecules/metabolites associated with disease pathogenesis
4. Investigating molecular candidates with diagnostic/prognostic value in cancer
5. Advancing precision medicine, tailored to individuals' health and disease status
6. Driving multi-omics-based targeted drug discovery and drug response prediction
7. Exploring the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in modern healthcare
8. Collaborating with visiting scholars in spectroscopy to leverage cutting-edge equipment for sophisticated experiments
9. Other research directions relevant to "omics".

You should have:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field such as molecular biology, proteomics and mass spectrometry, drug discoveries, nanotechnology and new materials, antibiotics, microbiome, genomics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline
• A strong track record of impactful research, evidenced by high-quality publications
• Experience in securing external research funding (optional)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels (optional)
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to engage with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program
• Teach and mentor students in research settings
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Faculty of Medicine and across CUHK
• Engage with visiting scholars and industry partners to advance research objectives
• Contribute to the university's service (provide consultation only) and outreach missions for the omics facility

Organization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Posting Date: June 2023

Applicants should send your detailed curriculum vitae and your contact information to ppcheung@cuhk.edu.hk. Review of applications will begin immediately and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone.

CUHK is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to diversity and inclusion within our community.

Technical Manager / Investigator – Laboratory for Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology (LSCCB)

Description: Applicants should possess a PhD degree and at least 5 years professional research experience in Biological Mass Spectrometry or related disciplines, with excellent publication record in the research areas of cancer pharmacology, proteomics, metabolomics and Omics. Track record in Omics analysis and securing external research grants and managing funded projects would definitely be an advantage. The appointee will be in charge of the state-of-the-art mass spectrometers (TimsTOF Pro, Orbitrap, QTOF and QqQ and etc.) and will also lead research projects on Omics in a multidisciplinary team of chemists, biomedical and clinical scientists. They are expected to bring in new research initiatives in chemical biology for cancer research.

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

Organization: LSCCB, one of the research centres of Health@InnoHK

Posting Date: August 2022

Applicants should send their cover letter, detailed up-to-date CV, and 3 reference letters to the email account info@hksccb.hk. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Information Link

Please contact LSCCB for details and application.

Scientific Officer – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Description: The mass spectrometry division of ULS aims to provide state-of-the-art mass spectrometry facilities for researchers to investigate fundamental and applied problems in diverse research areas, including life sciences (e.g., -omics), chemistry, biology, food sciences, environmental sciences, etc. We are looking for a candidate who is keen to, with his/her knowledge and expertise on mass spectrometry, support researchers from these related areas to accomplish their research goals. Please refer to the following link for the detailed job description and online application.

Organization: University Research Facility in Life Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Posting Date: January 2022

Applicants should send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or via email to hrstaff@polyu.edu.hk.

Information Link

Please contact the Human Resources Office of HKPU (Tel: 2766 5333, Email: hremail@polyu.edu.hk) for details and application.

Research Associate Position in Proteomics

A research associate or post-doctoral fellow position in proteomics and peptide sequencing is available in the laboratory of Zhongping Yao at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Applicants should: (a) have a PhD degree in chemistry or biology or other related disciplines; (b) have research experience in chromatographic separation, mass spectrometry and analysis of complex peptide mixtures; (c) have a good command of written English; and (d) be mature and able to work independently. Salary offered will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested individual should send the CV and two reference letters to:

Dr. Zhongping Yao
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: 852-34008792
Fax: 852-23649932
Email: zhongping.yao@polyu.edu.hk