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We are integrating the current three research clusters of strength (Translational CM Research, Precision CM Research, and Standardization of CM), the Institute will become an innovative highland with (1) a high concentration of talented researchers and students; (2) sizable budgets from different sources including government funding agencies and private firms, donations, gifts and endowments, etc; (3) cutting-edge platforms of phenomics, metabolism, immunology, chemical biology, big data science and artificial intelligence, and (4) global reputation and leadership in the focused research areas.

Prof. Li Min's Lab

Post Date: 10 Sep 2023

Job Description
1. Postdoctoral Researcher
  • PhD in Chinese Medicine, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Life Science-related discipline.
  • Good scientific publication track record.
  • Preferably with research experience in neurodegenerative diseases. 
2. Research Assistant 
  • BSc or MPhil in Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related disciples.
  • With at least 1 to 2 years of experience in relevant field.
  • Experience in animal handling is preferable. 
3. Research Postgraduate Student (PhD) 
  • Bachelor or Master degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Life Science-related disciplines.
  • Preferably with 1 to 2 years laboratory experience in the field of Chinese medicine, pharmacology, molecular neuroscience, or biochemistry. 
How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume to Prof. Li (limin@hkbu.edu.hk)

Dr. King-Ho Cheung's Lab

Post Date: 02 Sep 2023

Job Description
1. Research Assistant
  • BSc or MPhil in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology or Biomedical Sciences related disciples.
  • With at least 1 to 2 years of experience in relevant field.
  • Experience in Ca2+-imaging, electrophysiology and animal handling is preferable. 
2. Research Postgraduate Student (PhD / MPhil)
  • Bachelor degree in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology or Life Science related disciplines.
  • Preferably with 1 to 2 years laboratory experience in field of Chinese medicine, molecular neuroscience or biochemistry.
  • Experience in electrophysiology, Ca2+-imaging or CRISPR gene editing will have advantage. 
 3. Postdoctoral Researcher
  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, or Life Science-related discipline.
  • Good scientific publication track record.
  • Preferably with experience in animal study and neurodegeneration. 
How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume to Dr. Cheung (kingho@hkbu.edu.hk)

Dr. Eric Lu Zhang Lab

Post Date: 01 Sep 2023

Overview

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) stands as one of the eight publicly funded universities in HKSAR with a strong focus on research. The university is dedicated to conducting impactful research across various disciplines by leveraging our strategic strengths and diverse talents. In our pursuit of advancing research and promoting innovation, we have implemented a range of initiatives. These initiatives encompass enhancing international exposure, seeking international scholarly recognition, fostering an inclusive and supportive research culture, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration, and attracting and retaining exceptional faculty. In the 2022 THE World University Impact Rankings, the Department of Computer Science at HKBU achieved significant recognition. It secured the 3rd position in computer science citations in Hong Kong, ranked 22nd among computer science departments in Asia, and attained a global ranking of 126th-150th. Moreover, in the field of artificial intelligence rankings according to CSRankings, HKBU's Computer Science department secured an impressive 3rd place in Hong Kong, 26th in Asia, and 51st worldwide. The Department strongly emphasizes the importance of modern research facilities in facilitating top-tier research and education. Our high-performance computing resources, including FAT CPU, FAT GPU servers, and GPU clusters, are meticulously equipped to bolster our research capabilities. These resources are designed to address the evolving needs of research in artificial intelligence and big data, underscoring our commitment to cutting-edge exploration. 

Mentor Information

Dr. Eric Lu Zhang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at HKBU. His primary research focuses on machine learning, bioinformatics, and computational genomics. Prior to joining HKBU, he conducted postdoctoral research at both the Computer Science Department and the Pathology Department of Stanford University. His responsibilities included developing genomic analysis algorithms and applying machine learning to human disease research. He holds bachelor's degree from Tianjin University (in Software Engineering), Mphil's degree from The University of Hong Kong (in Bioinformatics) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cityu University of Hong Kong. He conducted visiting research at UC Berkeley's Department of Mathematics in 2015. With an interdisciplinary background encompassing medicine, statistics, and computer science, Dr. Zhang has published relevant articles in well-known international journals such as PNAS, Nature Genetics, American Journal of Human Genetics, Nature Communications, Genome Biology, Microbiome and Briefings in Bioinformatics. For more detailed information, you can visit: https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk/v1/?page=profile&id=ericluzhang

Job Description

We would like to recruit 2-3 PhD students, Postdocs and Research Assistant Professor to work on AI in Biomedicine. Our projects aim to develop deep learning models to interpret genomic sequences and spatial trans-omics data.

Required Qualifications of PhD students:
  • Graduates with a master's or bachelor's degree in computer science, biostatistics, mathematics, bioinformatics, or related fields from well-known institutions, both domestically and internationally.
  • For bachelor's graduates, a GPA of 3.5 or above is required; for master's graduates, a GPA of 3.2 or above. Exceptional bachelor's graduates with good publication records may have slightly relaxed requirements. Master's applicants must have relevant publications. 
  • English proficiency: IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 80 or above. 
  • Strong algorithmic and programming skills, or solid foundations in machine learning and deep learning is a plus. The knowledge of biology and genomics is not mandatory, relevant background and experience would be advantageous.
Required Qualifications of Postdoctoral Fellows:
  • Holders of a Ph.D. degree in computer science, biostatistics, mathematics, bioinformatics, or related fields from reputable institutions, both domestically and internationally. 
  • Strong algorithmic and programming skills, or solid foundations in machine learning and deep learning. 
  • First-author publications in leading academic journals in the fields of bioinformatics or machine learning. 
Required Qualifications of Research Assistant Professor:
  • Holders of a Ph.D. degree or postdoctoral experience in computer science, biostatistics, mathematics, bioinformatics, or related fields from reputable institutions, both domestically and internationally. 
  • In-depth understanding of a specific area in bioinformatics or machine learning, with multiple high-quality publications in mainstream journals.
  • Experience in writing grant proposals is preferred. 
  • Proficient English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with the ability to undertake a amount of teaching. 
  • Ability to work independently, write manuscript, assist in guiding doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in their research endeavors.
We offer: 

For PhD student, we offer a four-year PhD position to join the Department of Computer Science, HKBU with tax-free studentship (regular: 17,800HKD/month; HKPFS: 40,000 HKD/month). Annual travel budget for conferences, summer schools, and workshops.
The salary of postdoctoral fellow and Research Assistant Professor will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

How to Apply

Application submission materials to ericluzhang@hkbu.edu.hk