Research Assistant (Genome Curation)
Job Responsibilities
- 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
Job Requirements
- 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