Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Microbiology
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, Hong Kong
- Institution
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Position type
- PhD
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Hours
- Full Time
- Location
- HK
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Ref.: 535092
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 535092), to commence as soon as possible for two or three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
These posts are created specifically to bring new impetus and talent to the University’s research enterprise, and to meet the strategic research needs identified by the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in the disciplines of Virology, Immunology and Medical Chemistry; expertise in metabolic signaling, BSL3 experiments, hit-to-lead optimization, or LC-MS/MS will be an advantage.
The appointee is expected to work independently as well as with other team members in the Department, manage on-going research projects on emerging infectious diseases, and consistently publish original research articles in high-impact journals. He/She will conduct research projects related to influenza virus and coronavirus under the supervision of Dr. Shuofeng Yuan. Please find more details for research projects under Dr. Yuan’s lead at https://hkumicro.hku.hk/university-staff/dr-yuan-shuofeng/. Pre-application inquiry with Dr. Yuan (yuansf@hku.hk) is highly encouraged.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 1, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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