Position Details

Position Title:

Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Assistant in Chemical Exposomics and Environmental Health, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Position Description:

The Chung Group of Exposomics (https://www.jakechunggroup.org) is seeking a talented full-time member (research associate/postdoctoral fellow/research assistant) who is interested in chemical exposomics and determined to conduct foundational work with high-resolution mass spectrometry. The project focuses on developing new and optimizing existing analytical methods to “sequence” the exposome using a range of environmental and biological samples. Candidates without a PhD degree could have an opportunity to pursue a PhD degree at CUHK while conducting the project.

Key Responsibilities:

- 1) Perform mass spectrometry-based development and optimization of biochemical analysis methods, e.g., affinity-based enrichment, activity metabolomics

- 2) Collaborate with the team and external investigators on projects fulfilling the exposome vision of the group.

- 3) Conduct literature reviews

- 4) Routine communication and reporting of research progress to the team leader.

- 5) Manage and maintain day-to-day activities in the laboratory.

- 6) Lead and produce high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles and presentations for academic and non-academic audiences.

Qualifications:

- 1) Candidates should hold a PhD or MPhil/MS degree in analytical chemistry, chemical biology, environmental sciences, environmental health, or related fields.

- 2) Demonstrated experience in analyzing chemicals in various environmental media and/or biological fluids using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) is essential.

- 3) Strong interest in chemical exposomics.

- 4) Possess effective communication, organization, and time management skills.

- 5) Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.

Preferred qualifications:

- 1) Candidates with strong technical expertise and experience in conducting suspect screening analysis (SSA) or untargeted metabolomics with Orbitrap LC-MS would have an advantage.

- 2) Good knowledge of using affinity-based methods for sample preparation is welcome.

- 3) Skills in data science and computation with R are desirable but not required (you can learn with us).

Start date:

The position is immediately available and can be renewed annually. For full consideration, please submit the application by May 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed in a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Location:

Hong Kong

Salary range:

Salary and corresponding title will be based on candidate’s experience and qualifications to lead the project. Those with a PhD degree are encouraged to apply for the Junior Research Fellow Scheme as well (https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/jrfs/)

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, writing samples (if any), a short cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. Ming Kei (Jake) CHUNG: jake.chung@cuhk.edu.hk