School of Optometry
Research Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant
(Ref. 260827007)
[Appointment period: six months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “The role of photoreceptors and color vision in emmetropization in chick (follow up phase)”. He/She will be required to:
(a) perform a range of experimental procedures including but not limited to gene editing, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, cell culture, PCR, confocal microscopy and other relevant techniques;
(b) work on animal models of myopia; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Research Fellow post should have a doctoral degree in Biology, Physiology, Life Science plus at least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience or equivalent qualifications and experience.
Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree or a good honours degree in the above-mentioned disciplines with three or more years of research experience.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in the above-mentioned disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have a good command of both written and spoken English;
(b) be a good team player and able to work independently; and
(c) be self-motivated and organised.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Andrew Lam via email andrew.kc.lam@polyu.edu.hk or Prof. Rachel Ka-man Chun via email at rachel.chun@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 27 August 2026