[Hiring] Research Assistant I (C2i141-RP3)

Job Reference Number: C2i141-RP3

The Centre for Immunology & Infection (C2i) uses novel technology platforms for biomarker discovery and the development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies.

It is the fruit of a long-standing partnership of more than 20 years between the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Institut Pasteur, Paris, two major international leaders combining their expertise to establish this centre of excellence.

C2i aims to establish a novel technology platform for biomarker discovery and development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies.  C2i addresses major unmet global and local public health needs with excellent potential for commercial exploitation.

Research Assistant I (C2i141-RP3)

 Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant (Ref.: C2i141-RP3), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year contract basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Cell or Molecular Biology, Genomics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related disciplines. Candidate should have a solid foundation in relevant areas such as virology, cell and molecular biology, genomics, and immunology. Prior hands-on research experience in cell-based techniques and assays, molecular cloning, virology-related techniques is required. Knowledge and experience with bioinformatics analysis of omics data and mosquito-related work experience will be considered an advantage.

Applicants should demonstrate good problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team. Experience in industrial R&D experience will be considered a plus.

The appointee will join a multidisciplinary research team to carry out R&D projects in cell biology, virology, and related biotechnological areas. Responsibilities include performing laboratory experiments, analysing and interpretating experimental data, maintaining accurate experimental records, and supporting ongoing research projects under the guidance of senior team members. The appointee may also be required to support general laboratory operations, such as assisting with procurement, inventory management, and basic laboratory organization, as assigned. The appointee is expected to work in a responsible, self-motivated and reliable manner, and to contribute to achieving project milestones.

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

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, availability, and research publication list, if applicable, to jobs@c2i.hk.  Review of applications will continue until 30 November 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Enquiries about the duties of the post can be sent to info@c2i.hk.

The information provided will be kept confidential and only be used for those purposes relating to your application. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. C2i thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.