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Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine (MWLC) aims to contribute to the improvement of human health by conducting cutting-edge research in reparative medicine and related subjects, by creating a new platform for synergies between academia and innovation in Sweden and Hong Kong as well as China, and fostering future leaders in both academia and industry.
Description of research environment and area
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow position in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics at MWLC in Hong Kong.
MWLC aims to contribute to the improvement of human health by conducting cutting-edge research in reparative medicine and related subjects, by creating a new platform for synergies between academia and innovation in Sweden and Hong Kong as well as China, and fostering future leaders in both academia and industry. MWLC of KI has two nodes, one in Hong Kong and one in Stockholm, currently with 4 and 7 scientific teams, respectively, specializing in different aspects of reparative medicine. The eleven teams closely interact as one centre for collaborative efforts via a series of workshops and seminars interchangeably held in Hong Kong and Stockholm, as well as other routine investigator-initiated communications.
The successful applicant for the position will be part of a team of three experienced bioinformaticians, embedded in a dynamic bioinformatics environment at Hong Kong node of MWLC (which includes a single-cell profiling division).
While located in Hong Kong, the applicant will participate in projects of the following research groups at the Stockholm node:
You will participate in the experimental planning, processing, analysis, integration and publication of next- generation sequencing (NGS) data including quantitative ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, TT-Seq, chromosome interactome data and proteomics. The tasks will include statistical analysis, meta-analysis and data modeling. You will also work together with other members of the team and with collaborators. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential for this position.
Skills and personal qualities
We are looking for a highly motivated person interested in the area of research of the MWLC. The candidate should have a collaborative approach to research, working productively in a team. We welcome applications from candidates with PhD degree in Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or relevant fields.
Required skills of the successful candidate are:
Documented experience required in at least one of the following areas:
The employment
This is a two-year full-time position, with the possibility of renewal.
The assignment is located at MWLC, Hong Kong, and the employment will follow local labour laws in Hong Kong.
A competitive remuneration package including 10% on top of basic salary (fully-taxable) intended as pension will be offered in addition to MPF employer’s contribution and medical benefits.
Entry requirement
Qualified to be employed as a Postdoctoral researcher is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence.
Application process
An application must contain the following documents in English:
The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | As soon as possible |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Hong Kong |
Country | |
Reference number | 2-3355/2018 |
Contact |
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Published | 12.Jun.2018 |
Last application date | 16.Sep.2018 11:59 PM CEST |