Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), working with more than 200 ophthalmologists and visual scientists in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, is committed to advancing patient services, research, and training and education to the highest quality in all major areas of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are looking for candidates to take up positions in our clinical and research programmes on disease entities, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other retina diseases. We are highly committed to supporting career development of all staff members.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Medicine, Medicine, Public Health, Statistics or other life science-related disciplines; (ii) proficiency in English and Cantonese; (iii) keen interest in research work in ophthalmology and visual sciences; (iv) strong organisational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; and (v) self-motivation and co-operative ability to work independently and as a team. Those who are registered as Chinese Medicine Practitioner under the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549) and with relevant experience in clinical/laboratory/statistical studies is preferred. Both local and overseas applications are welcome. Those without a Bachelor's degree or relevant working experience will be considered for appointment as Junior Research Assistant.

The appointee(s) are expected to assist in the research of chinese medicine treatment for dry eye disease. He/She will also assist in clinical and research-based programmes of the team on other eye diseases (thyroid eye diseases, COVID-19 related eye diseases, eye trauma, etc.).

Duties include (a) providing assistance in carrying out the clinical study (literature reviews, logistic support, data collection, data management, and data analysis etc.); (b) providing assistance in laboratory work (specimen collection, processing, and storage etc.); and (c) performing other duties as assigned. Shift duties on weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays may be required. On-the-job training will be provided where appropriate.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement and funding availability.

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.