香港城市大学郭駿傑研究组博士生招收启事(化学/生物)

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课题组简介：
郭骏杰教授现正招收有优秀及有潜力的博士生加入其实验室。郭博士是香港城市大学化学系副教授，是核酸化学和生物学方面的专家。最近，他在Nature, Nature Methods, Nature Communications, Nature Protocols, Genome Biology, Nucleic Acid Research, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Chemical Science等著名期刊上发表了一系列文章。此外，他凭借优秀的研究成果获得了许多奖项，包括英国皇家学会国际交流奖学金、裘槎创新奖、香港城市大学校长奖等。并且，他多次受邀请撰写综述文章并以通讯作者身份发表于顶级杂志期刊包括Trends in Biochemical Sciences, Trends in Biotechnology, Nature Plants, Nature Chemical Biology, Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology等。自2016年以来，郭教授的实验室与国内外大学 (剑桥大学、牛津大学、清华大学、新加坡国立大学、中山大学、香港大学、香港中文大学等) 建立了多项合作项目。欲了解更多信息，请登录www.kitkwok.com。
我们的研究重点是探索RNA结构和相互作用在生物学中的作用，特别是G -四链体结构/相互作用和非编码RNA结构/相互作用在哺乳动物转录组中的功能及其与基因调控、RNA代谢和疾病的相关性。目前实验室的两个新研究方向是开发一些用于检测、成像、干扰这些重要RNA结构和相互作用的靶向工具，以及发明一些创新的、以核酸为基础的技术来感知化学污染物和生物毒素。

研究的主题
1) G-四链体结构与功能
2) RNA生物学和基因调控
3)适配体开发与应用

待遇：
录取的博士研究生每月会有~17,500 HKD的政府奖学金补助, 入学后第一年通过综合考试，奖学金将上涨至~18, 500 HKD；如果申请到Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme，可以有每月~26,900 HKD的补贴。详情请参考一下网址。
1.        https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/rese ... teps-and-procedures
2.        https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/rese ... ancial-aid-and-fees
3.        https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme
招聘要求：
1. 具有化学、生物化学、生物或相关专业学士或硕士学位，具有很强的分子生物学、RNA生物学和化学生物学研究背景的申请者将优先考虑；
2. 具有良好的独立工作能力，积极创新的工作精神；
3. 有优秀的敬业精神和团队合作精神，能积极主动配合课题组进行相关课题的研究；
4. 良好的英语文献阅读和写作能力

有意应聘者请提供本人简历、过往研究经历总结、个人研究兴趣通过email发送至（ckkwok42@cityu.edu.hk）。邮件标题请注明“XXX博士申请”。符合要求者将会收到进一步通知。应聘材料恕不退还，单位将予以严格保密。

注：关于PhD申请，要求英文成绩托福ibt ≥550（笔试）或 ≥79（网考））或雅思 ≥6.5 （以上成绩要求自考试起两年内有效），同时发送一份详细的简历包括：发表过的文章  、GPA、英文成绩（TOEFL or IELTS）以及2名推荐人的名字及具体联系方式。

Introduction of Team
Prof. Chun Kit Kwok 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. 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/rese ... ancial-aid-and-fees
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.