Temporary Research Assistant II (R6578) (S&T) (Ref: 25000MY) | 人才服務辦公室

職位描述

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit .https://www.hkmu.edu.hk

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:

Temporary Research Assistant II (R6578) (S&T) (Ref: 25000MY)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will mainly assist the Principal Investigator in a research project "Effects of Microplastic Ingestion on the Growth of Marine Microplankton Grazers and Their Grazing Control on Algal Blooms" (R6578). He / She will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Maintaining micro-algae and protozoa cultures;
• Conducting eco-toxicity experiments in laboratories and occasionally carrying out samples collection in the field;
• Providing support in literature review and data analysis;
• Assisting in the purchases of laboratory equipment and materials; and
• Carrying out other research activities and ad-hoc tasks as instructed by the Principal Investigator.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence:

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Biology, Environmental Science or a related discipline;
• Experience in cultivating protozoa or micro-algae;
• Experience in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and/or molecular techniques (e.g. DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis);
• Knowledge in the taxonomy of marine plankton would be an advantage;
• Strong sense of responsibility, self-motivated, and good interpersonal skills; and
• Good command of English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=25000MY

Closing date of application: 28 April 2025