Research Assistant Professor (3 positions)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Kowloon, Hong Kong

5天前

Prof Pei-Yuan Qian’s laboratory in Department of Ocean Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is seeking highly enthusiastic, self-motivated, dynamic, and academically excellent candidates to fill 3 Research Assistant Professor (RAP) positions.

In recent years, the laboratory has been studying different evolutionary and ecological hypotheses in marine ecosystems, especially deep-sea hydrothermal vent and seep, using multidisciplinary approaches.

The RAPs will conduct research in the following fields :

Understanding the evolutionary adaptation process and symbiosis of deep-sea hydrothermal vent / hydrocarbon seep endemic invertebrates using the state-of-the-art omic tools.

Population connectivity of deep-sea hydrothermal vent / hydrocarbon seep invertebrates using population genomics.

We are very actively involved in organizing deep-sea cruises, particularly the cruises to the Indian Ocean vents and seeps in the western Pacific.

We are also working on different populations / species collected by our collaborators from Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC).

The laboratory offers highly competitive appointment packages. The candidates will be offered the opportunities to develop grant proposals, to co-supervise master’s degree and PhD students as well as to teach.

Candidates should possess :

a strong background of sequencing and assembling animal genomes;

relevant experience in using next-generation sequencing platform;

skills in molecular and population genetics;

very good communication skills of spoken and written English;

willingness to collaborate with fellow researchers; and

preferably experience in marine field sampling.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.

A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Contract renewal will be subject to performance, funding availability and mutual agreement.

Duration : 1 year, renewable)

Application Procedur

Please submit your application comprising a statement of interest indicating your current research interests and future research plan, together with a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, transcripts and three reference letters to Dr.

Jin Sun (sunj ust.hk) or Prof Pei-Yuan Qian (boqianpy ust.hk) directly. The recruitment process will begin as soon as possible, and continue until the positions are filled.

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