The Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI) and The School of Biomedical Sciences (SBS) are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the multidisciplinary neuroscience research team of Prof. Hovy Wong. Broadly speaking, the laboratory focuses on RNA regulation of brain circuit formation, maintenance, and plasticity in health and disease (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HhefAuQAAAAJ&hl=en). Cutting-edge topics and methods include local mRNA translation, presynaptic/axon dynamics, synaptic plasticity, 2-photon optogenetics/imaging/microsurgery and quadruple whole-cell recordings. For examples of research directions, please refer to the below:
Wong et al. Neuron 2017 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2017.07.016)
Wong et al. Neuron 2024 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2023.10.011)
Chou, Wong et al. The Innovation 2025 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xinn.2024.100735)
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline and prior research experience; (ii) excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills; and (iii) proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese. Applicants with a good command of molecular biology, neuroscience, electrophysiology and/or microscopy optics are particularly a great asset to the team.
Duties include (a) providing research support such as making solutions, managing animal colony and maintaining laboratory organisation; (b) ordering reagents and maintaining equipment; (c) managing laboratory’s budget account; (d) assisting project report and research document preparation, and (e) performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or his delegate(s).
The research team of Prof. Wong provides a supportive and stimulating research environment, with excellent mentorship on personal and career development. Hong Kong is a vibrant, multicultural city that offers a unique East-meets-West experience. CUHK is a top university, ranked 36th in QS World Rankings 2025, and 1st in Hong Kong and 5th in Asia in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2024-2025, offering outstanding education and research experience.
Applicants should submit the following document in the online application: (1) full curriculum vitae along with a statement about yourself (maximum 600 characters) and relevant experience (maximum 600 characters); (2) copies of academic transcript; and (3) a statement of interest in our laboratory (maximum 800 characters).
For enquiries, please contact Prof. Hovy Wong via email (hovy.wong@cuhk.edu.hk).
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.
