School of Optometry
Research Fellow / Research Associate
(Ref. 260911001)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Multiomics in eye diseases”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in various research activities including mass spectrometry sample preparation, machine operation and bioinformatic analysis;
(b) prepare academic manuscripts for publication and project proposals;
(c) assist in research-related administration; and
(d) 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 plus at least three 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 with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants should also:
(a) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua;
(b) have excellent computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing; and
(c) be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Thomas Lam via email at thomas.c.lam@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 18 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 11 September 2026