💼 Full-Time Position

Research Assistant / Research Associate

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
📍 kowloon, hong kong, hk, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Location
kowloon, hong kong, hk, Hong Kong
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Posted
June 16, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Posting Details

The Division of Life Science is seeking motivated individuals at the Research Assistant and Research Associate to join the team investigating the pharmacological effects of drug candidates targeting neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate(s) will contribute to ongoing research projects using a combination of in vitro and in vivo experimental approaches, working closely with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic research environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducting cell culture experiments using established and primary neuronal cell models relevant to neurodegenerative disease research.
  • Performing animal-based experiments including behavioral assessments, tissue harvesting, and sample preparation in accordance with institutional guidelines.
  • Carrying out immunostaining procedures (IHC, IF) on brain tissue sections and cell preparations, including confocal and fluorescence microscopy imaging and i...