博士生招收啟事
課題組簡介：
郭駿傑教授 (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem/profile/drckk.html) 現正招收有優秀及有潛力的博士生加入其實驗室。郭博士是香港城市大學化學系副教授，是核酸化學和生物學方面的專家。最近，他在Nature, Nature Methods, Nature Communications, Nature Protocols, Genome Biology, Nucleic Acid Research, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Chemical Science等著名期刊上發表了一系列文章。此外，他憑藉優秀的研究成果獲得了許多獎項，包括英國皇家學會國際交流獎學金、裘槎創新獎、香港城市大學校長獎等。並且，他多次受邀請撰寫綜述文章並以通訊作者身份發表於頂級雜誌期刊包括Trends in Biochemical Sciences, Trends in Biotechnology, Nature Plants, Nature Chemical Biology, Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology等(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ ... &sort=date)。自2016年以來，郭教授的實驗室與國內外大學 (劍橋大學、牛津大學、清華大學、新加坡國立大學、中山大學、香港大學、香港中文大學等) 建立了多項合作項目。欲了解更多信息，請登錄www.kitkwok.com。
我們的研究重點是探索RNA結構和相互作用在生物學中的作用，特別是G -四鏈體結構/相互作用和非編碼RNA結構/相互作用在哺乳動物轉錄組中的功能及其與基因調控、RNA代謝和疾病的相關性。目前實驗室的兩個新研究方向是開發一些用於檢測、成像、幹擾這些重要RNA結構和相互作用的靶向工具，以及發明一些創新的、以核酸為基礎的技術來感知化學汙染物和生物毒素。
研究的主題
1) G-四鏈體結構與功能
2) RNA生物學和基因調控
3)適配體開發與應用
待遇：
錄取的博士研究生每月會有~17,500 HKD的政府獎學金補助, 入學後第一年通過綜合考試，獎學金將上漲至~18, 500 HKD；如果申請到Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme，可以有每月~26,900 HKD的補貼。詳情請參考一下網址。
1. http://www.sgs.cityu.edu.hk/prospective/apply/procedures
2. https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/research-degree-programmes/scholarships-financial-aid-and-fees#opennewwindow
3. https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme
招聘要求：
1. 具有化學、生物化學、生物或相關專業學士或碩士學位，具有很強的分子生物學、RNA生物學和化學生物學研究背景的申請者將優先考慮；
2. 具有良好的獨立工作能力，積極創新的工作精神；
3. 有優秀的敬業精神和團隊合作精神，能積極主動配合課題組進行相關課題的研究；
4. 良好的英語文獻閱讀和寫作能力
有意應聘者請提供本人簡歷、過往研究經歷總結、個人研究興趣通過email發送至（ckkwok42@cityu.edu.hk）。郵件標題請註明「XXX博士申請」。符合要求者將會收到進一步通知。應聘材料恕不退還，單位將予以嚴格保密。
註：關於PhD申請，要求英文成績託福ibt ≥550（筆試）或 ≥79（網考））或雅思 ≥6.5 （以上成績要求自考試起兩年內有效），同時發送一份詳細的簡歷包括：發表過的文章 、GPA、英文成績（TOEFL or IELTS）以及2名推薦人的名字及具體聯繫方式。
Introduction of Team
Prof. Chun Kit Kwok (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem/profile/drckk.html) is currently recruiting highly motivated and talented researchers to join the lab. Dr. Kwok, an associate professor of Chemistry Department in City University of Hong Kong, is an expert in nucleic acid chemistry and biology, particular in RNA biology, chemical biology, G-quadruplex structure, and aptamer. Recently he has published a series of research articles in prestigious journals including Nature, Nature Methods, Nature Communications, Nature Protocols, Genome Biology, Nucleic Acid Research, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Chemical Science. In addition, he has obtained many awards owing to his excellent research including Royal Society International Exchange Fellowship, Croucher Innovation Award, CityU President Award, and etc. Also, he has been invited to write reviews and feature articles as corresponding author for prestigious journals such as Trends in Biochemical Sciences, Trends in Biotechnology, Nature Plants, Nature Chemical Biology, Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology, etc. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ ... amp;amp;sort=date). Since 2016, Prof. Kwok’s lab has established many collaboration projects with prestigious Universities (Cambridge University, Oxford University, Tsinghua University, National University of Singapore, Sun Yat-sen University, University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and etc.). For more information, please go to http://kitkwok.com for more details.
Our current research focus is to explore the role of RNA structures and interactions in biology, especially the functions of G-quadruplex structures/interactions and non-coding RNA structures/interactions in the mammalian transcriptome and their relevance to gene regulation, RNA metabolism and diseases. Two new research directions in the Kwok lab are to develop targeting tools for detection, imaging, intervention of these important RNA structures and interactions, as well as to invent innovative nucleic acid-based technologies for sensing chemical pollutants and biological toxins.
Research Themes
1) G-quadruplex structure and function
2) RNA biology and gene regulation
3) Aptamer development and application
Scholarships
Value of postgraduate studentship: ~17,500 HKD per month, and after comprehensive exam will raise to ~18, 500 HKD per month.
For student with HK PhD Fellowship Scheme will have ~26,900 HKD per month.
Website 1: http://www.sgs.cityu.edu.hk/prospective/apply/procedures
Website 2: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/research-degree-programmes/scholarships-financial-aid-and-fees#opennewwindow
Website 3: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme
Requirements
A Bachelor or Master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related disciplines. Good background with research experience in Molecular biology, RNA biology, and Chemical Biology is preferred. Being motivated and ability to work independently are required. Good skills with English reading and writing.
Please kindly send your CV, a summary of past research experience and your research interests to Professor Kwok for consideration. (email: ckkwok42@cityu.edu.hk). Only shortlisted people will be informed. For PhD admissions, the English requirement is as follows: score results of TOEFL ibt ≥ 550 (paper-based test) or ≥79 (internet-based test) or IELTS ≥6.5. TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date and must be valid at the time of submission of application.
Please send a detailed CV including the following items to email (ckkwok42@cityu.edu.hk): 1. Publications; 2. GPA; 3. English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS); 4. Names and contact details of 2 referees.
博士後招聘啟事
香港城市大學化學系郭駿傑實驗課題組（www.kitkwok.com or https://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem/profile/drckk.html）現招聘2名博士後（1名分析化學專業，1名RNA生物專業）。
團隊介紹:
郭駿傑教授現正招募優秀的研究人員加入實驗室。郭博士是香港城市大學化學系副教授，是核酸化學和生物學方面的專家。最近，他在Nature, Nature Methods, Nature Communications, Nature Protocols, Genome Biology, Nucleic Acid Research, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Chemical Science等著名期刊上發表了一系列文章。此外，他憑藉優秀的研究成果獲得了許多獎項，包括英國皇家學會國際交流獎學金、裘槎創新獎、香港城市大學校長獎等。並且，他多次受邀請撰寫綜述文章並以通訊作者身份發表於頂級雜誌期刊包括Trends in Biochemical Sciences, Trends in Biotechnology, Nature Plants, Nature Chemical Biology, Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology等(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ ... &sort=date)。自2016年以來，郭教授的實驗室與國內外大學 (劍橋大學、牛津大學、清華大學、新加坡國立大學、中山大學、香港大學、香港中文大學等) 建立了多項合作項目。欲了解更多信息，請登錄www.kitkwok.com。
我們的研究重點是探索RNA結構和相互作用在生物學中的作用，特別是G -四鏈體結構/相互作用和非編碼RNA結構/相互作用在哺乳動物轉錄組中的功能及其與基因調控、RNA代謝和疾病的相關性。目前實驗室的兩個新研究方向是開發一些用於檢測、成像、幹擾這些重要RNA結構和相互作用的靶向工具，以及發明一些創新的、以核酸為基礎的技術來感知化學汙染物和生物毒素。
研究的主題
1) G-四鏈體結構與功能
2) RNA生物學和基因調控
3)適配體開發與應用
--具有優秀的分析化學和分子科學技能，具有核酸適配體和生物傳感經驗的化學博士後優先考慮。
--具有優秀的分子生物學和化學生物學技能，具有RNA結構和生物學經驗的生物學博士後優先考慮。
應聘者應在相關領域取得博士學位，有良好的論文發表記錄，優秀的英語讀寫能力。
薪資面議（視乎研究經驗、發表論文及資歷而定）。
候選人應發送簡歷和求職信，概述如下:
-研究成果的描述
-研究興趣和計劃
-至少2名推薦人的聯繫方式，可作為申請信的依據
郭駿傑，博士，ckkwok42@cityu.edu.hk （招滿為止）
Postdoc recruitment in Prof. Chun Kit Kwok’s lab at the City University of Hong Kong
2 postdoctoral positions (one analytical chemist, one RNA biologist) are available immediately at the Kwok Lab, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong. (www.kitkwok.com or https://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem/profile/drckk.html)
Introduction of Team:
Prof. Chun Kit Kwok is currently recruiting highly talented researchers to join the lab. Dr. Kwok, an associate professor of Chemistry Department in City University of Hong Kong, is an expert in nucleic acid chemistry and biology. Recently he has published a series of articles in prestigious journals including Nature, Nature Methods, Nature Communications, Nature Protocols, Genome Biology, Nucleic Acid Research, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, and Chemical Science. In addition, he has obtained many awards owing to his excellent research including Royal Society International Exchange Fellowship, Croucher Innovation Award, CityU President Award, and etc. Also, he has been invited to write reviews and feature articles as corresponding author for top-ranked journals such as Trends in Biochemical Sciences, Trends in Biotechnology, Nature Plants, Nature Chemical Biology, Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology, etc. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ ... amp;amp;sort=date). Since 2016, Prof. Kwok’s lab has established many collaboration projects with Universities both locally and globally (Cambridge University, Oxford University, Tsinghua University, National University of Singapore, Sun Yat-sen University, University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and etc.). For more information, please go to http://kitkwok.com.
Our research focus is to explore the role of RNA structures and interactions in biology, especially the functions of G-quadruplex structures/interactions and non-coding RNA structures/interactions in the mammalian transcriptome and their relevance to gene regulation, RNA metabolism and diseases. Two new research directions in the Kwok lab are to develop targeting tools for detection, imaging, intervention of these important RNA structures and interactions, as well as to invent innovative nucleic acid-based technologies for sensing chemical pollutants and biological toxins.
Research Themes
1) G-quadruplex structure and function
2) RNA biology and gene regulation
3) Aptamer development and application
--Candidates with excellent analytical chemistry and molecular science skills with experience in nucleic acid aptamer and biosensing will be preferred for the chemist postdoc post.
--Candidates with excellent molecular biology and chemical biology skills with experience in RNA structure and biology will be preferred for the biologist postdoc post.
Qualified candidates should have accomplished their Ph.D. degree in related areas, strong publication track records, and outstanding written and spoken English.
The salary will be negotiable depending on research experience, publications, and qualifications
Candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter summarizing:
– A description of research accomplishments
– Research interests and plans
– Contact information of at least two referees for supporting letter request
Chun Kit Kwok, Ph.D. ckkwok42@cityu.edu.hk (positions open until filled)