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Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute
Technician
Established in 2022, the Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI) is a university-level research institute named in honour of the University's first Medical School Dean. GCNI is in a phase of expansion and seeks a Technician who will provide technical support for core facilities at the CUHK campus.
The appointee will be responsible for (a) assisting researchers with experimental setup and troubleshooting (b) liaising with campus management, safety office, and laboratory animal service for inspections and operations (c) communicating with other departments to manage facility bookings and payment, and co-ordinate animal housing (d) assisting with imaging and electrophysiological data collection from mice (e) maintaining an organised laboratory environment, and collaborating with the research team to improve protocols and workflows (f) assisting in the regular maintenance of devices, including IT and laboratory equipment management, website and application updates (g) providing IT support in events and functions and (h) performing other duties and ad hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences or a related discipline (ii) at least 2 years working experience in IT support, and/or facility and equipment management (iii) good knowledge of operating systems, networks, common applications, and CMS operations like WordPress or Drupal (iv) strong troubleshooting techniques (v) excellent organisational skills, strong communication skills and a sense of responsibility (vi) the ability to learn operation of new equipment/programs quickly and (vii) the ability to work under deadlines with general guidance. Having experience with image/electrophysiological data acquisition system will be advantageous.
Appointment will initially be made on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a public research university in Shatin, Hong Kong, formally established in 1963 by a charter granted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. It is the territory's second-oldest university and was founded as a federation of three existing colleges – Chung Chi College, New Asia College and United College – the oldest of which was founded in 1949.
CUHK is organized into nine constituent colleges and eight academic faculties, and remains the only collegiate university in the territory. The university operates in both English and Chinese, although classes in most colleges are taught in English. Four Nobel laureates are associated with the university, and it is the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong with recipients of the Nobel Prize, Turing Award, Fields Medal and Veblen Prize sitting as faculty in residence.
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