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:
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) Product Development Engineer (Ref.: H01/2023/091) Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer (Ref.: H01/2023/101) Deputy Executive Director/ Centre Manager (Ref.: H01/2023/102)
Job Title:
Product Development Engineer (H01/2023/091) ,
Applications are invited for appointment as Product Development Engineer (Ref.: H01/2023/091), on a fixed-term basis for the full-time appointment.
Job Responsibilities:
The appointee may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and work outside normal office hours and on weekends.
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to hr@abic.hk.
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:
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.
Job Title:
Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer (Ref.: H01/2023/101)
Job Responsibilities:
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science or related disciplines. They should have a good command of written and spoken Chinese and English; good coordination, organizational and problem-solving skills; be highly motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently and in a team. Knowledge in equipment setup or chemical handling would be an added advantage. Fresh graduates with an interest in this post are also welcome to apply.
The appointee will be responsible for supporting daily operations of laboratories (including cleanroom), with on-job training to be provided, duties including but not limited to:
I. manage laboratories and ensure its safety;
II. purchase and repair equipment;
III. provide equipment operation training and safety training to laboratory users;
IV. coordinate with the safety office on chemical handling and disposal protocols; and
V. perform any other duties as assigned.
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:
Job Responsibilities:
Applicants should possess a good university degree, preferably a higher degree, with not less than 10 years of management and supervisory experience in tertiary institutions, public organizations, NGOs, or in the private sector. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; outstanding supervisory, organizational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills; and IT proficiency. They should also have good knowledge of corporate governance and managerial best practices. They must be a self-starter demonstrating sound business acumen and management capabilities, the ability to work effectively and motivate a team to achieve quality deliverables under tight timelines, and the capacity to resolve challenging situations proactively and pragmatically. They should be mature and sophisticated when working with people from diverse backgrounds. Experience in management of large-scale research projects would be an advantage.
Appointee will play a key role in assisting the Managing Director to manage and oversee various activities of the Centre, including financial and budget control, human resources, event management, publicity, business development and company secretarial services, etc. He/she will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including technical teams, government departments and overseas partners; prepare strategic plans and progress reports; supervise a team of executive and clerical staff; and perform other duties as assigned. He/She may be required to work outside normal office hours and on weekends. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Those with less experience or lower qualifications may be considered for appointment as Centre Manager.
Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information of current/expected remuneration and availability, to hr@abic.hk. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 30 November 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.