Scientific Officer (Ref. 260720007-IE)

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FACILITY IN LIFE SCIENCES
 
Scientific Officer (Ref. 260720007-IE)
 
Duties
 
The appointees will be required to:
 
(a) supervise, maintain and uphold the smooth running of various equipment in the areas of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genomics, Structural Biology, Advanced Microscope and Mass Spectrometry;
 
(b) provide technical and research support across various disciplines related to the above areas;
 
(c) provide training to students and research personnel on sample preparation and equipment operation;
 
(d) carry out specialised services in life sciences research;
 
(e) perform various administrative duties, including but not limited to maintenance of websites and equipment booking system, health and safety management, procurement, and/or holding any promotional activities; and  
 
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of University Research Facility in Life Sciences or his/her delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should have:
 
(a) a doctoral degree in Life Science or a related discipline;
 
(b) at least five years’ relevant experience, including at least three years of experience in the operation of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genomics, Structural Biology, Advanced Microscopy or Mass Spectrometry-related equipment;
 
(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage; and
 
(d) strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
 
Preference will be given to those with solid hands-on experience in immuno-profiling, cryo-electron microscope and super-resolution microscope sample preparation, cryo-electron tomography, single cell analysis and/or NGS library preparation.
 
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  

Application
 
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 3 August 2026 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

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