Research Assistant I/II (Computational Biology)

Research Assistant I/II (Computational Biology) in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 533186) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal)

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related discipline. Proficiency in R, Python, or C++ is required. Familiarity with Linux and Bash, as well as experience with genomic data analysis are preferred. Applicants should be organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a team. The appointee will participate in research projects involving cancer genomics. Enquiries about this post should be sent to Prof. David Shih at dshih@hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical/dental benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply on-line and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start from September 26, 2025 and continue until December 11, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 

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