School of Optometry
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260421010)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Epigenetic regulation and glaucoma – the effect of DNA methylation inhibition of thrombospondin 1 on aqueous humor dynamics”. He/She will be required to:
(a) perform gene editing, RT-PCR, western blot analysis, confocal microscopy and electrophysiological experiments;
(b) perform animal work and data analysis;
(c) perform plasmid construction and extraction, siRNA construction, cell transfection, cell flow cytometry and primary cell culture;
(d) prepare academic manuscript for publication and project proposals; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Life Science, Physiology or an equivalent qualification;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) be a good team player and able to work independently; and
(d) be self-motivated and organised.
Preference will be given to those with at least three years of research/relevant work experience or at least two years of mice handling research experience.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr S. W. Shan at telephone number 2766 6344 or via email at samantha.shan@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 28 April 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 21 April 2026