The Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine (https://www.cnrm.com.hk/) is now inviting applications for the post(s) of Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate, or Research Assistant for conducting (a) translational research on stem cell-based or biomaterial-based therapies for tendon and ligament repair; and (b) clinical research for musculoskeletal tissue repair.
Position 1:
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering or Biology, with relevant research experience, preferably in stem cell biology, tissue engineering or bioengineering in a well-recognised university; (ii) good research skills, such as molecular and cell biology techniques (cell culture, RNA-seq, qPCR, flow cytometry) and/or biomaterial development skills (biomechanical testing, biomaterial synthesis, biomaterial characterisation); (iii) good publication record; (iv) good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; and (v) the ability to work independently. Experience in characterising and applying extracellular vesicles derived from stem cells for tissue repair, evaluating stem cell-based products in animal models of musculoskeletal disorders, translating stem cell-based products for clinical trials or drafting research proposals will be an advantage.
The appointee(s) will work in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the Prince of Wales Hospital and the Science Park in Shatin under the supervision of Prof. Pauline Lui. Duties include (a) developing clinical-grade stem cell-based or biomaterial-based products for the treatment of tendon and ligament injuries for future clinical trials; and (b) preparing grant proposals, research reports and papers.
Position 2:
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Clinical Science, Health Science or Public Health in a well-recognised university (for Postdoctoral Fellow(s)); Or a Master’s degree in the abovementioned disciplines and at least four years of post-qualification relevant work experience (for Research Associate(s)); Or a Bachelor's degree in the abovementioned disciplines (for Research Assistant(s)); (ii) the ability to speak Cantonese; (iii) experience in blood-taking, coordinating and drafting documents for drug trials, conducting clinical trials and statistical data analysis; (iv) good publication record; (v) good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; (vi) the ability to write research reports and drafting manuscripts; and (vii) the ability to work independently. Experience of writing research proposals will be an advantage.
The appointee(s) will work at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin under the supervision of Prof. Pauline Lui and Prof. Patrick Yung. Duties include (a) drafting protocols and conducting clinical trials for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries; (b) collecting clinical samples; and (c) preparing grant proposals, research reports and papers. He/She will be required to work at irregular hours occasionally in clinics to obtain consent, collect clinical samples and perform clinical assessment of patients.
Other applicants with (1) an MPhil degree plus four years of post-qualification relevant experience may be considered for the post of Research Associate(s); (2) a BSc degree with relevant experience may be considered for the post of Research Assistant(s). With the agreement from the supervisor, the appointee(s) may take the project for his/her PhD research study.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement.
Applicants should submit the following supporting documents in the online application: (1) a CV and certificates of academic qualifications; (2) reference letters; and (3) publication record.
For enquiries, please contact Prof. Pauline Lui at paulinelui@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.
