Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant I/II in the School of Biological

Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant I/II (2 posts) in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 520901), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

The applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in marine biology/ecology related disciplines. Experience in seagrass ecology, seagrass restoration, coastal ecological surveys/fieldwork, sediment core sampling, would be an advantage. Applicants should be organized and self-motivated, with strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, experience in planning and conducting fieldwork in intertidal/subtidal environments. The appointee will participate in research projects related to seagrass conservation and restoration in Hong Kong, mainly through field work and lab experiments. The appointee may be required to work at SWIMS facilities located on the HKU main campus and at Cape D’Aguilar. More information about SWIMS and the iBEER lab can be found at http://www.swims.hku.hk and http://www.ibeerlab.com, respectively. For enquiries contact Dr Juan Diego Gaitan-Espitia (email: jdgaitan@hku.hk) 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency