Research Associate / Research Assistant
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LocationSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine), Hong Kong
Work modeon-site
Typecontract
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live16h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree (for Research Assistant)
Master’s degree plus four years of post-qualification full-time work experience (for Research Associate)
PhD degree (for Research Associate)
Proficiency in mammalian cell culture
Proficiency in CRISPR-based gene editing
Proficiency in 3D/organoid culture
Proficiency in omics data analysis
Proficiency in mouse husbandry
About the company
The Dalton laboratory relocated from the USA to the School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) in the Spring of 2022. The laboratory uses adult and pluripotent stem cells to understand mechanisms of cell fate determination and as a platform to develop therapeutics for metabolic disease and obesity. We are looking for highly motivated and talented scientist to fill the Research Associate or Research Assistant position. The School of Biomedical Sciences has three major thematic research programs focusing on: (1) cancer biology and experimental therapeutics; (2) developmental and regenerative biology; and (3) neural, vascular and metabolic biology. Further information is available at: https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/research/thematic-research-programs.
Requirements
Applicants should (i) have a Bachelor’s degree (for Research Assistant) or a Master’s degree plus four years of post-qualification full-time work experience or a PhD degree (for Research Associate); and (ii) be a highly-motivated individual with proficiency in at least one of these research areas: mammalian cell culture, CRISPR-based gene editing, 3D/organoid culture, omics data analysis, mouse husbandry.
Responsibilities
The appointee is expected to conduct research relating to human pluripotent stem cell derived organoid and developmental biology of brown adipocytes.
Hiring process
Applicants should provide the following documents in the online application: (1) full curriculum vitae (including academic qualifications and research experience), and (2) copies of academic certificates.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
For additional information on research projects in the Dalton laboratory, please visit https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/people/academic-staff/prof-stephen-dalton or contact Prof. Stephen Dalton at [email protected].
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