Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Limited (“ABIC”) is collaborative effort coordinated by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) undertaking R&D projects at the Hong Kong Science Park. The aim of the Centre is to develop new and disruptive biomedical instrumentation that will meet the growing needs in medicine and contribute sustainably to human health.
We hope to work together to build a first-rate Hong-Kong-based laboratory for medical instrumentation, innovate the best technologies for precision medicine and bring the benefits to all. To achieve our goals, we are dedicated to invite passionate and high-calibre talents to join us. Interest candidates please send your CV or enquiries to hr@abic.hk.
The current job opportunities are as follows:
IT Officer/Assistant (Ref.: H01/2022/021) Research Assistant I/II (Ref.: H01/2022/082) Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2022/081) Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2023/011) Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2023/012) Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2023/022)
Job Title:
Post-Doctoral Fellow (H01/2023/022) ,
Applications are invited for appointment as a Post-Doctoral Fellow (H01/2023/022) in aptamer-mediated diagnostics projects under the themes of Screening Tests / Personalized Companion Diagnostics. The candidate would be working in a team led by Professor Julian Tanner, HKU, as the supervisor.
Job Responsibilities:
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to jatanner@hku.hk. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.
Job Title:
IT Officer/Assistant (Ref.: H01/2022/083),
Applications are invited for appointment as IT Officer/Assistant (full-time or part-time) in the Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre (Ref.: H01/2022/083), on a two to three year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and Centre contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary for the full-time appointment, or on a fixed-term basis with Centre contribution to a retirement benefits scheme for the part-time appointment.
Applicants should possess a Higher Diploma or above in Computer Science or Information Technology related disciplines, and an MCSE, CCNA/CCNP certificate holder would be an advantage, preferably with some relevant work experience. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; have good communication, interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills; be self-motivated and highly organized; possess the ability to handle multi-tasks and work independently and as a team player.
Job Responsibilities:
The appointee will manage and maintain the information technology and computer systems for the Centre. The appointee will be responsible for, including but not limited to the following areas:
· Set up and config the network server
· PC installation & maintenance
· Setup and configuration of end-user computer hardware, software and devices
· Software and hardware administration such as system account setup
· Configure Active Directory including the features of DNS, Group Policy, Permission, File Sharing
· Basic printer support
· Implement system backup and recovery
· Perform troubleshooting and IT problem solving when necessary
· Any other urgent support may be required
· Have the knowledge of VPN set up
· Zoom meetings support may be required
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
Job Title:
IT Officer/Assistant (Ref.: H01/2022/021),
Applications are invited for appointment as IT Officer/Assistant in the Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre (Ref.: H01/2023/021), on a two to three year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and Centre contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary for the full-time appointment.
Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre is collaborative effort coordinated by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and established at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) undertaking R&D projects. The aim of the Centre is to develop completely new and disruptive biomedical instrumentation that will meet the growing needs in medicine and contribute sustainably to human health.
Applicants should possess a Higher Diploma or above in Computer Science or Information Technology related disciplines, and an MCSE, CCNA/CCNP certificate holder would be an advantage, preferably with some relevant work experience. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; have good communication, interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills; be self-motivated and highly organized; possess the ability to handle multi-tasks and work independently and as a team player.
The appointee will manage and maintain the information technology and computer systems for the Centre. The appointee will be responsible for, including but not limited to the following areas:
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up and config the network server
- PC installation & maintenance
- Setup and configuration of end-user computer hardware, software and devices
- Software and hardware administration such as system account setup
- Configure Active Directory including the features of DNS, Group Policy, Permission, File Sharing
- Good knowledge in Windows OS and M365
- Basic printer support
- Implement system backup and recovery
- Perform troubleshooting and IT problem solving when necessary
- Inventory control and management
- Have the knowledge of VPN set up
- Zoom meetings support
- Ad hoc project work assigned by the supervisor
The appointee may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and work outside normal office hours and on weekends. The IT Officer post requires a degree in relevant field plus 3 years of relevant working experience. Those with less experience or lower qualification may be appointed as IT Assistant/Senior IT Assistant.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The Centre only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should submit an up-to-date C.V. to hr@abic.hk. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the post is filled.
The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.
Job Title:
Research Assistant I/II (Ref.: H01/2022/082)
Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant I/II (Ref.: H01/2022/082) for innovative research projects in the themes of Screening Tests / Personalized Companion Diagnostics / Strategic Therapeutics Approaches / Advanced Medical Device Components based at the Hong Kong Science Park.
Job Responsibilities:
- Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline
- Processing in data analysis and management
- Drafting reports and presentations relevant to the projects
- Liaising with project collaborators and partners
- Performing various laboratory administrative duties
- Supporting various Centre’s events & activities
- Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Skills and Requirements:
- Field of Study: Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Biology, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines. Holder of a Master’s degree will be considered as Research Associate
- Fresh graduates with outstanding academic achievement and strong passion in applied research of biomedical instrumentation will also be considered
- Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications; clear and concise writing skills
- Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics
- Self-motivated team player who can be assertive to achieve results
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
Job Title:
Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2022/081)
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2022/081) for innovative research projects in the themes of Screening Tests / Personalized Companion Diagnostics / Strategic Therapeutics Approaches / Advanced Medical Device Components based at the Hong Kong Science park.
Job Description:
- Leading project prospection with collaborators and technology partners, and undertaking follow-up actions
- Providing technical solutions for ongoing R&D projects
- Translating research outcomes into real use cases and commercially viable applications
- Writing reports relevant to the projects, preparing paper publications and presentations and patent filing, as well as delivering convincing technical pitches to collaborators and partners
- Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Skills and Requirements:
- Field of Study: PhD degree in Applied Biology, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines
- Preferably with research experience in above mentioned four themes
- With strong passion in conducting applied research of biomedical instrumentation
- Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications; clear and concise writing skills
- Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics
- Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure
Job Title:
Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2023/011)
Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2023/011) for innovative research projects in the theme of Advanced Medical Device Components based at the Hong Kong Science Park.
Job Responsibilities:
- Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline
- Processing in data analysis and management
- Drafting reports and presentations relevant to the projects
- Liaising with project collaborators and partners
- Performing various laboratory administrative duties
- Supporting various Centre’s events & activities
- Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Skills and Requirements:
- Field of Study: PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related disciplines
- Preferably with research experience in transistor fabrications, flexible electronics, sensors.
- With strong passion in conducting applied research in device physics
- Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications; clear and concise writing skills
- Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics
- Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to pklc@hku.hk. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.
Job Title:
Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2023/012)
Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor / Post-doctoral Fellow (Ref.: H01/2023/012) for innovative research projects in the theme of Advanced Medical Device Components based at the Hong Kong Science Park.
Job Responsibilities:
- Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline
- Processing in data analysis and management
- Drafting reports and presentations relevant to the projects
- Liaising with project collaborators and partners
- Performing various laboratory administrative duties
- Supporting various Centre’s events & activities
- Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Skills and Requirements:
- Field of Study: PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related disciplines
- Preferably with research experience in neural probes, flexible electronics, image processing, microfabrication.
- With strong passion in conducting applied research of biomedical devices
- Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications; clear and concise writing skills
- Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics
- Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to pklc@hku.hk. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.
The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.