Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) (three posts)
(Ref. 260722004)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Investigating the translational potential of parthenolide for ameliorating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obese adults”. The appointees for the Part-time Research Assistant post will be required to conduct clinical trials.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Full-time Research Assistant post should have:
(a) a bachelor's degree or above in Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Food Science, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline or an equivalent qualification;
(b) a strong desire to pursue a PhD degree in the near future;
(c) excellent communication and writing skills; and
(d) experience with biological research and mouse work.
Applicants for the Part-time Research Assistant post should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to those with relevant experience.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Zhu Yuyan at telephone number 3400 8678 or via email at yuyan.zhu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointment(s), a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment(s), the remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 29 July 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 22 July 2026