Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 260605012)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research projects - “Research and development of a novel fermented Chinese herbal medicine for combating obesity and its associated metabolic disorders” and “Elucidating the effects of Changyanning formulation on inflammation-mediated glucolipid metabolic dysregulation via targeting the gut-liver axis”.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a bachelor’s degree or above from a highly recognised university or an equivalent qualification;
(b) strong self-motivation with the ability to troubleshoot independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment; and
(c) a keen interest in adipose tissue biology and metabolic disease research.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Danyue Zhao Daisy at telephone number 3400 8724 or via email at daisydy.zhao@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 12 June 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 5 June 2026