Research Assistant (EID/JH)

The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) aims to pioneer our understanding of emerging infections through world-class research that integrates immunology, infection biology, pathogen genomics, and computational approaches. This integration drives comprehensive studies of host–pathogen interactions across molecular, individual, and population scales to address emerging health challenges.

Viruses dramatically alter the transcriptomes and the epigenomes of their host cells and host organisms during infection. The Ho lab is specifically interested in understanding how these changes impact both the virus and their host in the short- and long-term. To do so, our team uses a combination of next generation sequencing (e.g. short and long read RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, eCLIP) techniques, molecular biology as well as in vivo and in vitro models of Influenza A infection.

The selected candidate will study Influenza A biology and pathogenesis, and will perform a variety of research activities which include planning, organizing and conducting research studies within the overall scope of a research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or his/her designate, including but not limited to the following: -

• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and/or research findings.
• Assist researchers in data analysis and literature review in various research projects.
• Assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, provide technical support, and establish work procedures to ongoing research projects.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or other related fields.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge, skills and technical expertise in supporting various biological research activities, such as cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology research.
• Experience with animal work (rodents) and RCULA certification would be advantageous.
• Equipped with basic routine laboratory skills, including biological safety.
• Possess interpersonal communications skills with excellent written, oral communication and computer skills.
• A strong team player who is open-minded, independent, highly motivated and can work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and diverse workforce.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.