Histology Core

The Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is offering 1

Research assistant position (CUHK Job ID: 22000022)
in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science and Engineering

The intended starting date is 01.04.2022 

Our Profile

Cell-based therapy is a promising approach for the treatment of ischemic diseases, as cells respond to environmental stimuli by secreting a wide range of pro-healing and regenerative factors. Nonetheless, cell-based therapy faces many limitations due limited autologous cell numbers and diminished cell survival and engraftment upon implantation. We have addressed many of these limitations by establishing a novel approach to source human peripheral blood-derived angiogenic cells (BDACs). These cells can be sourced in clinically relevant numbers and time-frame and promote revascularization in ischemic tissues.

As ischemic diseases often occur in combination with diabetes as a co-morbidity (e.g. chronic wounds), BDACs from diabetic blood and shall be applied and their efficacy investigated under diabetic conditions.

Your Profile

  • You have successfully completed your studies in biology, biotechnology or biomedical engineering with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • You have a strong sense of initiative, a high degree of teamwork and a strong ability to communicate as well as the willingness to take on responsibility
  • An analytical and conceptual mind, a systematic way of working and a high readiness for interdisciplinary work complete your profile
  • Experience with cell culture and analysis techniques is highly appreciated but not required
  • You have very good knowledge of English.

Your Tasks

  • One main task will be the support and independent scientific work of the corresponding project
  • The other one will be laboratory organization and maintenance
  • Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments
  • Supervising students in carrying out theses as part of their studies

For online application, please click HERE. 

For further information and application, please contact:

Prof. Anna Maria Blocki
iTERM/SBS
anna.blocki@cuhk.edu.hk

Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building
Area 39, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

https://www2.sbs.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/people/academic-staff/prof-blocki-anna-maria
https://www.iterm.cuhk.edu.hk/our-people/prof-blocki-anna-maria/