Postdoctoral Fellow, JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application

JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application (2026/27)

Postdoctoral Fellow

(Post Ref.: 26/666)

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust) has set up the Jockey Club STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application (formerly known as Jockey Club Global STEM Post-doctoral Fellowship for Translational Research and Application) and is now inviting applications from early career researchers from all over the world. The Fellowship will provide comprehensive support and unique opportunity to help STEM post-doctoral researchers develop their research and innovation career, expand their professional network and create social impact. The Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong is a Partner Organisation of this Fellowship.

The Fellowship

The Trust provides support for 3 years of full-time appointment for each awardee as Postdoctoral Fellow at the supporting university.

Terms and Benefits

a) a stipend of up to HK$579,200 per annum for three years, with additional 15% gratuity to be offered upon completion of the Fellowship;
b) a top-up amount of HK$10,000 per month will be provided to the appointee in addition to the basic salary;
c) academic development and exchange allowance: up to HK$32,000 per annum for three years;
d) research project seed funding: up to HK$389,000;
e) proof-of-concept ("PoC") fund: up to HK$500,000 (subject to the condition as set out in para.3 of the application guideline);
f) capacity building programmes to be offered by the Trust and its partner to enhance its translational capability, commercialisation readiness and exposure to industry and innovation ecosystems;
g) fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointees.

Eligibility

Applicants should have obtained/ been conferred the first PhD degree or an equivalent qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines on or after 1 January 2023; or will complete the required qualification on or before 31 December 2026. (If the Applicant’s conferment date is after 31 December 2026, he/she must provide supporting documents required).

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates applying for this Fellowship will not be considered by RGC for the RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme in the same year. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend the Commercialisation Workshop and Presentation Feedback Session arranged by the Trust.

Application Procedure

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application before 25 September 2026. Applicants shall provide CVs, academic qualification proofs, and supporting documents. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start from mid-September 2026 and continue until the posts are filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, or to fill the posts by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.