Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong
Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine (MWLC) (https://ki.se/en/research/ming-wai-lau-centre-for-reparative-medicine) aims to contribute to the improvement of human health by conducting cutting-edge research in reparative medicine and related subjects, by creating a new platform for synergies between academia and innovation in Sweden and Hong Kong as well as China, and fostering future leaders in both academia and industry.
Description of the Duties of the Position
The Sijie Chen group (https://ki.se/en/research/sijie-chen) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Research Officer with good team spirit and good communication skills to help coordinate and enable new research activities.
As a Research Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating research activities in the group including but not limited to the following duties:
- Design and carry out research projects
- Develop and coordinate routine lab procedures
- Assist in research grant applications including preparing research ethics applications and biochemical and biological safety statement, contributing preliminary data, drafting experiment methods and project reports, and other related tasks
- Supervise junior laboratory staff, assist in data analysis and manuscript preparation
Qualifications / Requirements
The successful applicant will have at least a PhD (or equivalent) degree with documented scientific publications in Biology/Chemistry, basic knowledge in fluorescence and competence in data collection and analysis. Experience in one or more of the following areas is required:
- Molecular and cell biological techniques experiments
- Cell culture, especially stem cell culture
- Cell staining, (live) cell imaging and FACS
- Bio-application of fluorescent probes
- Chemical synthesis, especially design and synthesis of fluorescent probes
- UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, FLIM, super-resolution microscope, etc.
- Bioconjugation, FPLC/HPLC
Solid relevant work experience in managing research activities/laboratory, and writing applications for different approvals is a merit.
Excellent ability to communicate in English (spoken and written) is a must.
The Employment
This is an 18 months’ full-time employment, with the possibility of renewal.
This assignment is located at MWLC, Hong Kong, and the employment will follow local labour laws in Hong Kong.
A competitive remuneration package including 10% on top of basic salary (fully-taxable) intended as pension will be offered in addition to MPF employer’s contribution and medical benefits.
Application Process
Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their background, expected salary and earliest available date, together with a CV, by clicking by 11 October 2020. Write “2-3916/2020” in the subject title.
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