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Research Assistant Professor

CompanyThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LocationChina
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 22, 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

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.

Key Skills
Cell BiologyMolecular BiologyBiochemistrySuper-resolution Live-cell ImagingMINFLUXCryo-electron TomographyAI-technologiesGrant WritingLaboratory ManagementProtocol DevelopmentAcademic SupervisionModel Organisms
Categories
Science & ResearchEducation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will conduct research in cell and molecular biology, seek external grants, and supervise Ph.D. students. Additionally, they will assist in Centre management and develop protocols for advanced imaging platforms.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
5
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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