Technical Manager / Assistant Technical Manager - C2i111-P4

Technical Manager / Assistant Technical Manager

Job Reference Number: C2i-111-RP4

Company Overview

The Centre for Immunology & Infection (C2i) uses novel technology platforms for biomarker discovery and the development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies.

It is the fruit of a long-standing partnership of more than 20 years between the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Institut Pasteur, Paris, two major international leaders combining their expertise to establish this centre of excellence.

C2i aims to establish a novel technology platform for biomarker discovery and development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies. C2i addresses major unmet global and local public health needs with excellent potential for commercial exploitation.

Technical Manager / Assistant Technical Manager (.: C2i111-RP4)

Applications are now invited for appointments as Technical Manager / Assistant Technical Manager (several posts) (.: C2i111P4), to commence as soon as possible on a two-to-three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in biological/medical sciences, virology or related discipline with at least 8 years’ relevant work experience, preferably with solid hands-on experience in primary cell isolation and culture, protein chemistry, molecular biology, imaging, virology or microbial pathogens handling in BSL-2/3 laboratories. The appointees will conduct independent and collaborative research on organoid platforms, infectious viruses under the supervision of Prof. Michael C.W. Chan. Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Technical Manager.

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, current/expected remuneration and availability, and research

publication list, if applicable, to [email protected]. Review of applications will start 2 weeks from posting and continue until September 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or a written test. Enquiries about the duties of the post can be sent to [email protected].

The information provided will be kept confidential and only be used for those purposes relating to your application. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. C2i thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.