Research Assistant Professor

Department/Unit: School of Life Sciences
Closing Date: January 31, 2027

The School of Life Sciences (SLS) and Centre for Cell and Developmental Biology (CCDB) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) seek to hire a Research Assistant Professor in the areas of Cell and Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or super-resolution live-cell imaging technologies with previous postdoc research experiences in these research areas using cells or model organisms. In particular, we are interested in candidates with research experiences and knowledge in MINFLUX and/or large-volume (cryo-)electron tomography (ET) and related AI-technologies.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in biological sciences or related areas; (ii) at least 1-3 years of postdoctoral experience; and (iii) demonstrated research ability and experience in cell and molecular biology or advanced live-cell imaging or related techniques.

The successful candidate is expected to (a) seek for external grants; (b) carry out project- and Centre related research; (c) supervise Ph.D. students; (d) assist in Centre management; and (e) develop protocols for the applications of our new advanced integrated live-cell imaging platforms and Minflux together with the existing advanced EM-based platforms in the Center/School.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Interested candidates please submit the online application form; and attach a copy of CV with publication list.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.