Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will mainly assist the research team for a Coastal Wetland Research Project (R&D Project R6322) and shall mainly be responsible for the following:

• Conducting various experiments in the science laboratory and field sites;
• Conducting analysis on samples collected from coastal wetland;
• Conducting routine microorganism isolation and cell culturing;
• Providing support in literature review and data analysis;
• Working with the Principal Investigators/supervisors to prepare report writing; and
• Conducting other research activities as instructed by Principal Investigator.

 
Requirements 
Applicants are expected to possess the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• A Bachelor’s degree (forResearch Assistant) and a doctorate or Master’s degree with a track record of research and publication (for Research Associate) in Environmental Science/Chemistry/Biology or a related discipline;  
• Research experience in proteomics/cell biology/environmental monitoring;
• Strong sense of responsibility, effective organization and interpersonal skills;
• Very good command of English and Chinese; and
• Preference will be given to those with technical experience in LC-MSMS/flow-cytometer/flow injection analyzer and those who are familiar with statistical tests.        

Compensation Package 
Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Application Procedures 
Application should be made online through the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://ouhk.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=20003BT

Deadline: 24 September 2020

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in August 2020 need not re-apply.)

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