Computational Biologist (at the rank of Senior Technical Officer) in Bioinformatics Core
About the role
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Career Prospects
- Unique opportunity to participate in world-class research
- Exposure to a wide range of NGS applications and omics research
- Long-term development opportunities
- Expert technical and managerial career track
The Role
- Establish bioinformatics pipelines for high-throughput sequencing and multi-omics data analysis
- Engage in collaborative efforts with scientists and provide expert informatics solutions and training
- Implement cutting-edge AI/ML solutions
- Provide mentorship to a highly impactful bioinformatics team
Qualifications and Qualities
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline with at least 6 years of relevant work experience
- Strong hands-on experience in bioinformatics, including the analysis of short- and long-read sequencing data or multi-omics datasets
- Proficiency in R, Python or other relevant programming languages, with demonstrated experience in delivering technical training
- Knowledge of AI tools and hands-on experience in applying them to routine bioinformatics tasks
- Background or experience in a bioinformatics core facility is highly advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and a strong team player
- Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 537244) need not re-apply.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, continuing professional development, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site ( https://jobs.hku.hk ) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until
October 31, 2026
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