Laboratory Introduction

The Stjepanovic lab https://www.stjepanoviclab.org/ research interests Is to understand the structural and mechanistic basis of autophagosomal and autolysosomal membrane formation and dynamics using a combination of state-of-the-art structural and biochemical/biophysical techniques. The available subprojects are highly interdisciplinary and range from proteomics approaches to the study of macromolecular complexes using cryo-electron microscopy.

Post Specification

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conducting academic research under the instruction of the primary investigator;

2. Performing other research-related duties as assigned;

3. Need to participate in the host organization's activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures;

4. Working during non-office hours and some business traveling may be needed;

5. Undertaking other assignments assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. PhD degree and expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology or a related discipline;

2. Hands-on experience in protein expression and purification, as well as functional analysis using biochemical and biophysical techniques, are prerequisites;

3. Experience in membrane protein biochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, mass spectrometry, and/or cryo-EM is an advantage;

4. Good writing skills and fluency in English are required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointments will be made under the establishment of CUHK-SZ and statutory benefits will be provided according to the prevailing labor laws applicable in the PRC. The appointee will be based at the University campus in Shenzhen, PRC.

Application Procedure

Please send a full curriculum vitae and the completed Application Form (please download the blank form online) together with names of three referees by email to goranstjepanovic@cuhk.edu.cn

Review of applications/nominations will begin immediately and will continue until the post is filled.

Enclosure：Application Form