Research Assistant Professor in Biomarker Discovery and Clinical Proteomics
5 days ago
Organisation/Company THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Research Field Biological sciences Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Hong Kong Application Deadline 31 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Ref.: Work type:Full-timeDepartment:Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600)Categories:Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Assistant Professor in Biomarker Discovery and Clinical Proteomics in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: ) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct research on chronic metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, ageing, cardiovascular diseases, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), neurodegenerative disorders, and biostatistics Discover and characterize novel humoral factors and biomarkers involved in the regulation of metabolic homeostasis Utilize advanced quantitative proteomics platforms such as Olink and Simoa technology to identify and validate disease-specific biomarkers in clinical samples Lead research projects investigating adipose tissue heterogeneity and the secretory factors involved in the conversion of white adipocytes to brown adipocytes A minimum commitment of 5.5 working days per week is required Requirements A Ph.D. degree, preferably in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Multi-omics, or Bioinformatics A strong track record of high-quality research, demonstrated by publications and successful grant applications At least three years of postdoctoral research experience is preferred Excellent project management and organizational skills Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, accurate, and well-structured scientific writing Strong presentation skills are highly desirable A high sense of responsibility and research integrity, with the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under pressure The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis or 2- to 3-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site ( and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from September 23, 2025 and continue until December 31, 2025 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency #J-18808-Ljbffr
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