Recruitment

Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

Ref. C/623/09

The University is seeking exceptional scholars to join in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas.

The Department of Neuroscience is a newly created and rapidly growing academic unit committed to excellence in research and education. We are seeking outstanding applicants for faculty positions at Chair Professor, Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor levels, dependent upon experience and accomplishments. The primary focus of the positions is research and teaching, with some shared administrative responsibilities. We have active postgraduate programmes and is developing curricula for an undergraduate programme.

Postdoc

Appointment for 12 months with possibility of extension

Ref. C/R/448/09

Project

• The Role of the Stress Granule Protein G3BP1 in Regulating Protein Synthesis and Dendritic Spine Maturation in Neuron
• Investigating Heterogeneity in the Transport of RNA Granules and Locations of Dendritic Protein Synthesis in Neuron

Duties

The appointee will lead the projects on RNA transport in neuron. A combination of biochemical, cellular and molecular approaches will be employed.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

Postdoc

Appointment for 12 months with possibility of extension

Ref. C/R/449/09

Project

Comprehensive Biophysical Mapping and Modeling of the C.elegans Nervous System

Duties

Carry out laboratory research works (including electrophysiology, imaging, behavioral tests, molecular biology and genetic crossing), data analysis and paper publishing for the Project.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

Research Assistant

Appointment for 12 months with possibility of extension

Ref. C/R/450/09

Project

A Stem Cell Approach to Dissect the Molecular Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Duties

Conduct research on cell culture experiments; generate DNA constructs by molecular biology; acquire cellular images by different types of microscopes; and assist in making laboratory purchases and organising records.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

Research Assistant

Appointment for 12 months

Ref. C/R/439/09

Project

Comprehensive Biophysical Mapping and Modeling of the C.elegans Nervous System

Duties

Carry out laboratory research works (including reagent preparation, animal maintenance, breeding and genetic crossing, behavioral tests, electrophysiology, imaging and molecular biology) for the Project.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

Research Assistant

Appointment for 12 months

Ref. C/R/356/09

Project

Research on Cholecystokinin

Duties

Graphic design for biological research articles. Main duties include to: (i) work with researchers to produce images related to biological research and experiments; (ii) incorporate feedback into final design; and (iii) review design to ensure correctness before printing or publishing.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

Research Assistant

Appointment for 12 months

Ref. C/R/268/09

Project

• Neuroprotection by Driving Microglia M2 Polarization after Traumatic Brain Injury: Therapeutic and Mechanistic Approaches
• Unraveling the Therapeutic Potential of a Small Molecule Activator of Mitochondrial Fusion and Mechanistic Role of Mitochondria in Axon Regeneration
• Therapeutic Potential of a Novel Deep Brain Stimulation Target Site and Neural Prosthetic Device for Treating Parkinson’s Disease (ITF–funded project) (Please visit the website for details of the ITF Internship Programme.)

Duties

Carry out laboratory research works (including animal surgery, behavioral tests, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, tissue culture, molecular biology, and Western blot) for the Projects.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

Research Associate / Postdoc

Appointment for 12 months

Ref. C/R/267/09

Project

• Unraveling the Therapeutic Potential of a Small Molecule Activator of Mitochondrial Fusion and Mechanistic Role of Mitochondria in Axon Regeneration
• Therapeutic Potential of a Novel Deep Brain Stimulation Target Site and Neural Prosthetic Device for Treating Parkinson’s Disease (ITF–funded project) (Please visit the website for details of the ITF Postdoctoral Hub Programme.)

Duties

Carry out laboratory research works (including animal surgery, behavioral tests, electrophysiology, computer programming, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, tissue culture, molecular biology, and Western blot) for the Projects.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

PhD in Neuroscience

Programme code: NS/P

This 4-year full-time / 8-year part-time programme aims to train and produce graduates with an understanding of advanced developments and highly marketable specialist skills in the field of neuroscience. Graduates of this programme will meet international standards with regard to their knowledge, technical expertise and communication skills, both written and oral. So prepared, graduates will be highly competitive for professional positions in the academic, commercial, and technical sectors where demand for well-trained neuroscientists is steadily increasing.

Application Deadline (Tentative):

12:00 noon Hong Kong time, 1 December 2023

Applications received after deadline will be considered subject to the number of student places left outside the main admission round. We have rolling start dates of study throughout the year.

Interdisciplinary PhD in Veterinary Medicine

Programme code: VM/P

This is VM/P programme is an interdisciplinary programme open to outstanding graduate students who wish to conduct state-of-the-art basic, clinical and translational life sciences research alongside research professionals.

It is offered and administered by Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC).

Executive Officer I/II

Ref. C/860/09

Duties

• Provide executive support to the Head in the overall administration of the Department;
• Supervise a team of support staff at the General Office;
• Provide administrative support for delivery of academic programmes (including admission, course administration, curriculum development and quality assurance);
• Organise the Department’s activities (including student-related events e.g. marketing and promotion, publication and external relations);
• Provide administrative and secretarial support for the Department’s committees/meetings;
• Prepare the Department’s reports; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Closing Date

Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled.