Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant
(Ref. 230113002)
(1) Postdoctoral Fellow
[Appointment period: twelve months]
(2) Research Assistant
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Design and development of multimodal probes for diagnostics and imaging (PET/MRI)”. They will be required to perform:
(a) organic synthesis and characterisation of organometallic compounds; and
(b) any other duties as assigned by the project leader, Head of Department or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow post should have a PhD degree in Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines or an equivalent qualification and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
For both posts, applicants should also have:
(a) good knowledge of organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry;
(b) hands-on experience in organic synthesis, instrumental analyses and characterisation techniques;
(c) good knowledge of bio-imaging modalities; and
(d) a good command of English.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Ga-Lai Law at tel no. 3400 8680 or email ga-lai.law@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 17 January 2023 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 13 January 2023