Research Assistant Professor, Department of Physics

Manage laboratory operations and contribute to neuronal circuit dynamics research at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Best for:Best for neuroscientists with lab management experience and expertise in neurophysiology or epigenetics.

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY · Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong · R2 · Recognised researcher

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Neuronal circuitsEpigeneticsNeurophysiologyOptical imagingMolecular biology

This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.Non-tenure

Deadline

Until filled

rolling

Funding

Salaried

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start date

flexible

Fixed-term

Location

Kowloon Tong

Hong Kong

Overview

Hong Kong Baptist University invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor to serve as laboratory manager within the Jockey Club Laboratory for Neuronal Circuit Dynamics (JC LNCD). Led by Professor Thomas Knopfel, the laboratory investigates neuronal circuit activities and epigenetic profiling using advanced optical imaging and molecular techniques. The successful appointee will oversee daily laboratory operations, procurement procedures, and safety compliance while supporting ongoing research projects led by PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. This initial one-year fixed-term appointment offers an opportunity to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary neuroscience research.

Laboratory ManagerResearch Assistant ProfessorNeuroscienceNeuronal Circuit DynamicsEpigeneticsNeurophysiology

What you'll do

Manage daily laboratory operations, including enforcing safety protocols and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
Handle procurement procedures utilizing institutional systems and interface with vendors and university departments.
Assist with and contribute to research projects conducted by PhD students and junior postdoctoral fellows.
Facilitate collaboration within an interdisciplinary and multicultural research environment.
Pursue independent academic development and scientific publication.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Neuroscience

Language: English proficiency for professional and academic communication

Instruction: English

Publications: Strong record of relevant scientific productivity demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications

Required skills

Extensive experience in neurophysiology or epigenetics
Strong record of scientific productivity demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications
Demonstrated organizational and laboratory management capabilities
Effective communication skills for multicultural and collaborative teamwork

Nice to have

Prior postdoctoral experience in an international collaborative environmentFamiliarity with ORACLE-based procurement systems and general procurement processes

Eligibility

Hold a PhD in Neuroscience or a closely related discipline

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Duration

1 year fixed-term contract

Programme

Hong Kong Baptist University

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-12-14 · open until filled

Interested candidates must submit their application through the HKBU e-Recruitment System, including a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, and publication samples. Additionally, applicants should arrange for two referees to send confidential reference letters directly to the Human Resources Office via email, citing the Job Identification number.

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