Research Assistant Professor

CUHK

3d ago

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Key details

Work style
Onsite
Level
Mid level
Experience
3–6 yrs
Function
Education & Training
Focus area
other
Posted
3d ago

About the role

Department/ Unit: Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Closing Date: December 1, 2026

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant Professorship with research experience in skeletal muscle regeneration, aging and disease.

Applicants should have:

(i) a PhD degree in orthopaedics & traumatology or relevant disciplines;

(ii) at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in a reputable institution;

(iii) experience in molecular and cell biology, mouse genetics, RNA/genome-wide and computational approaches;

(iv) ability to perform independent research; and

(vi) good track record in generating high quality peer-reviewed publications and external funding support. Experience in R&D and translational research is desirable.

The appointee will (a) write his/her own research grants; (b) supervise postgraduate students and lead a small research team; (c) assist establishment of regional and international collaboration; (d) assist the team leader to handle relevant team works including funding application, manuscript revision, team management, organization of local and regional conferences, etc.; (e) publish high-quality peer-reviewed journal papers; and (f) provide service to the department.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

For interested applicants, please upload your updated full CV and statement of research plan while submitting your application online.

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.


Department/ Unit: Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Closing Date: December 1, 2026

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant Professorship with research experience in skeletal muscle regeneration, aging and disease.

Applicants should have:

(i) a PhD degree in orthopaedics & traumatology or relevant disciplines;

(ii) at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in a reputable institution;

(iii) experience in molecular and cell biology, mouse genetics, RNA/genome-wide and computational approaches;

(iv) ability to perform independent research; and

(vi) good track record in generating high quality peer-reviewed publications and external funding support. Experience in R&D and translational research is desirable.

The appointee will (a) write his/her own research grants; (b) supervise postgraduate students and lead a small research team; (c) assist establishment of regional and international collaboration; (d) assist the team leader to handle relevant team works including funding application, manuscript revision, team management, organization of local and regional conferences, etc.; (e) publish high-quality peer-reviewed journal papers; and (f) provide service to the department.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

For interested applicants, please upload your updated full CV and statement of research plan while submitting your application online.

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.


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