The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), working with more than 200 ophthalmologists and visual scientists in Hong Kong and mainland China, is committed to advancing patient services, research, and training and education to the highest quality in all major areas of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are also dedicated to worthwhile community programmes and public education projects. DOVS, always “in search of excellence”, is looking for candidates to take up positions in our clinical and research (academic, community and translational) programmes involving ophthalmic investigations, public education, out-reach, and ophthalmic studies on disease entities, including COVID-19, children eye diseases autoimmune diseases, ocular surface diseases, refractive errors, ocular cancers, dry eye disease, thyroid eye diseases, glaucoma, and retina diseases. We are committed to supporting career development of all staff members.
Academic Position(s)
Thank you for your interest in our department. However, we are not accepting applications for Academic appointments at this time.
Administrative Position(s)
The appointee(s) will be responsible for (a) providing administrative support to postgraduate programmes; (b) providing general support to students and admission-related issues; (c) assisting in academic events and public relations activities of the Department; (d) organising ceremonies and donor retention activities; (e) supporting the development and execution of major departmental initiatives (e.g. fellowship programme, academic visitors scheme); (f) assisting in daily office management; and (g) performing other tasks as assigned. Working outside normal office hours and at weekends may be required occasionally.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree; (ii) a good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (iii) excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills; (iv) the ability to work independently and as a good team player. Work experience in tertiary institutions is preferred.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for 1 to 2 years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
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The appointee(s) will be responsible for (a) assisting in daily office operation, such as data entry, and handling invoice and reimbursement; (b) supporting departmental academic activities, including seminars, workshops and visitor programmes; (c) providing secretarial support to academic and medical staff; and (d) performing other tasks as assigned.
Applicants should have (i) completed secondary education; (ii) Grade E/Level 2 or above in at least 5 subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese and English (Syllabus B); OR any combination of results in at least 5 HKDSE subjects (including Level 2 or above in Chinese and English): Level 2 or above in NSS subjects, “Attained” or above in ApL subjects (subject to a maximum of 2 subjects), and Grade E or above in Other Language subjects; (iii) fast and accurate English and Chinese word-processing skills; (iv) proficiency in computer applications, including MS Excel and PowerPoint; (v) a good command of spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); and (vi) a strong sense of responsibility, good communication and interpersonal skills, and good telephone manners.
Applicants must submit copies of HKCEE/HKDSE certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for 1 to 2 years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
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Clinical Position(s)
Thank you for your interest in our department. However, we are not accepting applications for Clinical appointments at this time.
Research Position(s)
Applicants should have/be (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biology, Health Sciences, or other related disciplines; (ii) solid experience in at least one of the following areas: C/C++/JAVA/JavaScript/PHP/ASP.NET and/or Python software development in Linux/Visual Studio and/or mobile application; (iii) good written and oral communication skills in English and Chinese; (iv) independent and team-oriented with a good technical background, organizational, interpersonal, and social skills; (v) responsible, mature and attentive to detail; (vi) an effective, intelligent, energetic, resourceful and forward-looking work attitude; and (vii) personal integrity, sincerity and good team spirit at work. Experience in deep learning, big data, data science, extended reality and middleware development will be a plus.
The appointee(s) will be responsible for (a) conducting health data collaboration projects at big data laboratory, developing AI algorithm or supporting the development of software and hardware in extended reality; (b) assisting in literature review, data collection and analysis; (c) preparing manuscript and presenting research findings; (d) providing administrative support to the project, and (e) performing any other duties as assigned.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
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This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have/be (i) a Bachelor’s degree; (ii) honest, responsible, mature, and attentive to details; (iii) proficiency in English and Cantonese; (iv) interest in research work in medicine [ophthalmology and visual sciences]; and (v) attentive and kind to patients. Skill and experience in statistical analysis (Stata, SAS, SPSS) and in analysing longitudinal/panel data, and/or experience in clinical/laboratory research will be advantageous. Fresh undergraduate candidates are welcome to apply. Those without a Bachelor’s degree or relevant working experience will be considered for appointment as Junior Research Assistant.
Duties include (a) ophthalmic investigations for clinical and laboratory-based research projects (patients’ interaction will be required); (b) medical data extraction; and (c) arrangement of follow-up schedule for patients involved in research projects.
Opportunities include (1) being involved in landmark research projects and publications; (2) acquiring unique, specialised ophthalmological investigative skill with advanced ophthalmological instruments; (3) promotion opportunity; and (4) academic opportunity if applicant is interested in postgraduate degree.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have/be (i) a Bachelor’s degree; (ii) honest, responsible, mature, and attentive to details; (iii) proficiency in English and Cantonese; (iv) interest in research work in medicine [ophthalmology and visual sciences]; and (v) attentive and kind to patients. Skill and experience in statistical analysis (Stata, SAS, SPSS) and in analysing longitudinal/panel data, and/or experience in clinical/laboratory research will be advantageous. Fresh undergraduate candidates are welcome to apply. Those without a Bachelor’s degree nor relevant working experience will be considered for appointment as Junior Research Assistant.
Duties include (a) ophthalmic investigations for clinical and laboratory-based research projects (patients’ interaction will be required); (b) medical data extraction; and (c) arrangement of follow-up schedule for patients involved in research projects.
Opportunities include (1) being involved in landmark research projects and publications; (2) acquiring unique, specialised ophthalmological investigative skill with advanced ophthalmological instruments; (3) promotion opportunity; and (4) academic opportunity if applicant is interested in postgraduate degree.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, working with more than 200 ophthalmologists and visual scientists in Hong Kong and Mainland China, is committed to advancing patient service, research, and training and education to the highest quality in all major areas of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are also dedicated to worthwhile community programmes and public education projects. The Department, always “in search of excellence”, is looking for candidates to take up positions in our clinical and research (academic, community and translational) programmes involving ophthalmic investigations, public education, out-reach, and ophthalmic studies on disease entities including COVID-19, children eye diseases autoimmune diseases, ocular surface diseases, refractive errors, ocular cancers, dry eye disease, thyroid eye diseases, glaucoma, and retina diseases. We are highly committed to supporting career development of all staff members.
Applicants should have/be (i) a Bachelor’s degree; (ii) honest, responsible, mature, and attentive to details; (iii) proficiency in English and Cantonese; (iv) interest in research work in medicine [ophthalmology and visual sciences]; and (v) attentive and kind to patients. Skill and experience in statistical analysis (Stata, SAS, SPSS) and in analysing longitudinal/panel data, and/or experience in clinical/laboratory research will be advantageous. Fresh undergraduate candidates are welcome to apply. Those without a Bachelor’s degree nor relevant working experience will be considered for appointment as Junior Research Assistant.
Duties include (a) ophthalmic investigations for clinical and laboratory-based research projects (patients’ interaction will be required); (b) medical data extraction; and (c) arrangement of follow-up schedule for patients involved in research projects.
Opportunities include (1) being involved in landmark research projects and publications; (2) acquiring unique, specialised ophthalmological investigative skill with advanced ophthalmological instruments; (3) promotion opportunity; and (4) academic opportunity if applicant is interested in postgraduate degree.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree (for Research Assistant(s)) OR an Associate degree (for Junior Research Assistant(s)) or above in Biological Sciences or other related disciplines; (ii) keen interest in research work in the field of ophthalmology and visual sciences; (iii) self-motivation, sincerity, a strong sense of responsibility, and teamwork spirit; and (iv) proficiency in English and Cantonese. Relevant experience in molecular work and cell culture will be an advantage.
Duties include (a) participating in and providing support for research projects, community services and eye screening projects; (b) performing cell culture, molecular work and data entry and analysis; and (c) performing other departmental duties as assigned. In-house training will be provided where appropriate.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have/be (i) a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines; (ii) good written and oral communication skills; (iii) the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; (iv) responsible, mature and attentive to details; (v) an effective and forward-looking work attitude; and (vi) personal integrity, sincerity and good team spirit at work. Both local and overseas applications are welcome.
The appointee(s) will provide technical support to eye surgery training to trainee eye doctors and doctors seeking to learn new surgical procedures, through a complementary combination of advanced training in wet laboratory and state-of-the-art virtual reality simulations in the CUHK Ophthalmic Microsurgical Training Centre (OMTC). Training events may be held on weekday evenings or Saturdays. Adequate training will be provided. Duties include (a) providing technical support for training courses and self-practice sessions; (b) purchasing and preparing training materials, including artificial eyes and animal eyes, for training courses and self-practice sessions; (c) liaising with equipment manufacturers for troubleshooting equipment and system problems; (d) ensuring user compliance with laboratory policies, procedures, and safety precautions during training courses and self-practice sessions; (e) operating, monitoring and managing the simulation Centre’s medical equipment and instruments and reporting malfunctions; (f) maintaining an accurate inventory of training materials; and (g) assisting in other ad hoc duties related to OMTC/training events as necessary.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Biology, Health Sciences, or other related disciplines; (ii) proficiency in English and Cantonese; (iii) keen interest in research work in the field of ophthalmology and visual sciences; (iv) an effective, intelligent, energetic, resourceful and forward-looking work attitude; (v) personal integrity, sincerity and teamwork spirit; and (vi) good organisational skills. Relevant experience in clinical/laboratory/statistical studies is preferred. Both local and overseas applications are welcome.
Duties include (a) participating in and providing logistical support for community services and eye screening projects to be held on weekday evenings, Saturdays or Sundays; (b) carrying out ophthalmic investigations to be conducted in eye screening projects; (c) assisting in laboratory operation or fieldwork; (d) providing support in data processing and analysis; (e) performing literature reviews for research team; (f) conducting research and summarizing findings on projects; and (g) performing other departmental duties as assigned. In-house training will be provided where appropriate.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Medicine or life science-related disciplines; (ii) proficiency in English and Cantonese; (iii) keen interest in research work in the field of ophthalmology and visual sciences; (iv) strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; and (v) self-motivation and co-operative ability to work independently and as a team. Those who are registered as Chinese Medicine Practitioner under the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549) would be preferred. Relevant experience in clinical/ laboratory/ statistical studies is also preferred. Both local and overseas applications are welcome.
The candidates are expected to assist in the research of Chinese medicine treatment for dry eye disease. He/She will also assist in clinical and research-based programmes of the team on other eye diseases (thyroid eye diseases, COVID-19 related eye diseases, eye trauma, etc.).
Duties include (a) assist in carrying out the clinical study (literature reviews, logistic support, data collection, data management, and data analysis etc.); (b) assist in laboratory work (specimen collection, processing, and storage etc.); and (c) performing other duties as assigned. Shift work on weekday evening, weekend and public holidays may be required. On-the-job training will be provided where appropriate.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.
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This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree; (ii) proficiency in English; (iii) the ability to work independently and as a team; (iv) an intense interest in research work, preferably in the field of ophthalmology and visual sciences; (v) an effective, intelligent, energetic, resourceful and forward-looking work attitude; and (vi) personal integrity, sincerity and good team spirit at work.
Applicants should have experience in at least one of the following areas: (1) artificial intelligence/deep learning algorithms and data science; (2) computational biology, bioinformatics or genomics, epigenomics and metagenomics; (3) software and hardware engineering; (4) experimenting with small animal models and human samples (blood and tissues); and (5) clinical trials. Preference will be given to those with good track records in at least two of the following areas: (1) cell biology; (2) molecular genetics, bioinformatics and medical statistics; (3) ophthalmic imaging and investigations; (4) deep learning algorithm and big data analysis; (5) software and hardware engineering in extended reality, wearables and robotics; and (6) leading randomized clinical trials.
Both local and overseas applications are welcome.
The appointee(s) will (a) plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols; (b) prepare competitive grant proposal and scientific manuscripts; (c) oversee research team organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings; (d) organize meetings with Principal Investigators, clinicians and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop alternative methodologies, design and evaluate laboratory SOPs; (e) maintain supplies, negotiate with vendors, and track purchase orders; (f) supervise PhD, MPhil and medical students and laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities; and (g) perform other departmental tasks as assigned.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Biological Sciences, preferably in ophthalmology or cancer research; (ii) proficiency in English; (iii) solid experience in cell biology, cell culture and other molecular biology techniques; (iv) proven track records and ability to work independently and within a team; (v) keen interest in research work in the field of ophthalmology and visual sciences; and (vi) self-motivation, sincerity, a strong sense of responsibility, and teamwork spirit. Those with relevant experience in next generation sequencing will be an advantage. Both local and overseas applications are welcome.
Duties include (a) co-ordinating research projects and developing research methods; (b) data analysis and manuscript and grant preparation; (c) providing training to junior staff and students; and (d) performing other departmental tasks as assigned.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one to two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
You can apply the post by click HERE
This is an ongoing job post and the closing date will update until further notice.