Research & Development

Research Assistant (Genome Curation)

Assist in developing and managing genome curation platform for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data
Support the research officer in developing processes or models for variant prioritisation
Receive training in tertiary analysis for whole genome sequencing (WGS) data and assist in data mining, curation and interpretation of genome sequencing results following current international standards
Generate plots and figures to assist in the presentation of results
Conduct basic literature reviews, research, and perform related clerical duties
Participate in research and development activities
Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers

A Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Science, Genetic Science, Health Science, Medical Statistics, Biological Science, or a related discipline
Basic knowledge and experience in research studies, with a willingness to receive on-the-job training
Familiarity with NGS technology and its data formats is preferred
Proficiency in coding in Python or R, and data-wrangling skills such as extracting information from VCF files and manipulating data structures is desirable
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Good written Chinese and English and fluency in spoken Cantonese; strong written English is an advantage
Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset
Experience in genome research resulting in publications in international peer-reviewed journals is preferred
Knowledge or experience in the analysis of cancer genomes, single-cell sequencing, and long-read sequencing data is a plus
Experience in patient care, clinical research, and the use of digital health technologies in healthcare settings would be advantageous

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