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Research Associate / Research Assistant

CompanyThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LocationChina
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 5, 2026
About The Company
A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.
About the Role

The Dalton laboratory relocated from the USA to the School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) in the Spring of 2022. The laboratory uses adult and pluripotent stem cells to understand mechanisms of cell fate determination and as a platform to develop therapeutics for metabolic disease and obesity. We are looking for highly motivated and talented scientist to fill the Research Associate or Research Assistant position.  The School of Biomedical Sciences has three major thematic research programs focusing on: (1) cancer biology and experimental therapeutics; (2) developmental and regenerative biology; and (3) neural, vascular and metabolic biology. Further information is available at: https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/research/thematic-research-programs.

Applicants should (i) have a Bachelor's degree (for Research Assistant) or a Master’s degree plus four years of post-qualification full-time work experience or a PhD degree (for Research Associate); and (ii) be a highly-motivated individual with proficiency in at least one of these research areas: mammalian cell culture, CRISPR-based gene editing, 3D/organoid culture, omics data analysis, mouse husbandry.

The appointee is expected to conduct research relating to human pluripotent stem cell derived organoid and developmental biology of brown adipocytes.

Applicants should provide the following documents in the online application: (1) full curriculum vitae (including academic qualifications and research experience), and (2) copies of academic certificates.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

For additional information on research projects in the Dalton laboratory, please visit https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/people/academic-staff/prof-stephen-dalton or contact Prof. Stephen Dalton at sdalton@cuhk.edu.hk.

Key Skills
Mammalian cell cultureCRISPR-based gene editing3D/organoid cultureOmics data analysisMouse husbandryStem cell researchDevelopmental biologyCell fate determinationMetabolic disease researchObesity researchBrown adipocyte biology
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareEducation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The appointee will conduct research focused on human pluripotent stem cell-derived organoids and the developmental biology of brown adipocytes. They will contribute to the laboratory's efforts in understanding cell fate determination and developing therapeutics for metabolic diseases.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
5
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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