Senior Research Assistant in Chinese Medicine Research

Job Description

SCHOOL OF CHINESE MEDICINE

Multiple Senior Research Assistant positions are available in the Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development, which is located in the Hong Kong Science Park.

CENTRE FOR CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE DRUG DEVELOPMENT

Funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Hong Kong Government, the Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development Limited (the Centre) was established in September 2020 to accelerate the development of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM)-based drugs and serve as a strategic platform to promote collaborations among local and international researchers, institutions and industry. The Centre aims to achieve the goal by enhancing the quality of pre-clinical and clinical CHM research and transforming the results into pharmaceutical products for international markets. In particular, the Centre develops treatments and cures for diseases such as ulcerative colitis and chronic constipation. It also supports the incubation of new CHM-based pharmaceutical start-ups that will target the global market, and nurtures talent for CHM research in Hong Kong.

Senior Research Assistants in Chinese medicine research (24250237)

The appointees will participate in preclinical research projects relating to cutting-edge new drug development based on Chinese herbal medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Research and compilation of literature on classic traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions;
• Research on modern preparation processes and quality control criteria for classic chinese herbal formulas;
• Contribute to general laboratory operations, including the maintenance of cell culture and animals;
• Preparation and publication of research articles; and
• Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Hold a master's degree in chinese pharmacy, pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmaceutical preparation, or other related disciplines;
• Proficient in extraction, purification, and qualitative/quantitative analysis techniques of active ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine;
• Familiar with cellular/molecular biology techniques;
• An excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and
• Passionate about scientific research, self-motivated, with independent research capabilities and strong teamwork spirit.

Applicants with a higher level of qualification and/or experience may be considered for the positions of Research Associate or Senior Research Associate. Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter will be subjected to mutual agreement.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy .

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.