Nagasaki Wesleyan University

Ref.: 534083 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointments as Tenure-Track Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (several posts) in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 534083), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline; (ii) evidence of international recognition and a strong record of scholarship with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new research initiatives; (iii) a strong commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and (iv) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants. The appointees are expected to participate in teaching biomedical sciences subjects relevant to human health and diseases spanning basic biochemical, cellular and molecular biology to whole body organization and homeostasis, across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes including medical, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing and/or Chinese medicine. They will also be expected to establish an innovative and well-funded research group that is open to interdisciplinary collaboration. Research should be at the forefront of biology and medicine, spanning basic molecular and cellular processes, developmental and stem cell biology, cancer, body defence systems, neuroscience, bioinformatics and bioengineering. In the course of career development, the appointees are expected to make substantial contributions to the School’s strategic developments in academic and research collaborations locally, regionally and internationally. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532410) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. including contact details for three referees, a one-paragraph biosketch and a summary of four most significant publications highlighting specific contributions to each on a single A4 page, and statements of research and teaching interests. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026 or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 534156 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Clinical Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine (21600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in the Department of Clinical Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.:534156) (to commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for two or three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability). Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree/ Doctoral degree by research/ equivalent in Cancer Biology/Biological/Biomedical Sciences, or related disciplines, with relevant work experience in cancer immunotherapy, cancer biomarker analysis and drug testing, as well as an excellent track record of publications. Applicants should be responsible, self-motivated, organized, able to work independently and in a team, and multi-task with good attention to detail. They should have good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, good troubleshooting and laboratory skills, and effective collaboration skills. The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team to work under the supervision of Professor Victor Lee/ Professor Dora Kwong on research projects relating to identification of treatment-resistant tumour subclones in nasopharyngeal carcinoma through multiomic studies, and perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533164) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026 or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

About Us The GSTT Asthma Service based at Guy’s Hospital is home to the largest cohort of severe asthma and EGPA patients receiving biologic therapies in the UK offering a unique opportunity to take part in translational research in these diseases. The Jackson Lab within the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology, SIMS is focussed on (i) exploring the role of eosinophilic and T2 inflammation in asthma and related conditions both in the stable state and during exacerbation (ii) understanding the mechanisms that underpin the heterogeneity in response to anti-T2 therapies in asthma and conditions including EGPA and eosinophilic pneumonia.  Over the last 5 years the Jackson Lab has obtained over £5m in grant funding and published over 50 original research manuscripts.  About the role This role is for a clinically trained scientist with experience of bioinformatics in the field of asthma. They will be joining a well-established and highly productive clinical and translational asthma research group at King’s College London based on the Guy’s Hospital Campus. This group is closely integrated into the regional NHS Severe Asthma and EGPA clinics allowing access to airway and blood samples from a large cohort of patients. This group has led on several large multicentre phase 3 and phase 4 clinical trials of biologic therapies in asthma as well as real world studies of biologic therapies in EGPA. The applicant requires a thorough understanding of respiratory immunology and particularly eosinophilic and T2 immune pathways as it relates to asthma and other T2 driven diseases. The scientist should also have prior first-hand experience of performing bioinformatics on airway samples from asthma patients. This is a full-time post 35 hours per week, and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 12/01/27. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Experience of performing bioinformatics Experience with analysing data from airway samples from patients with asthma  Comprehensive understanding of T2 immunity in asthma  Experience with airway proteomics and transcriptomics  Desirable criteria Medical degree Presenting asthma related scientific abstracts at National and International congresses Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £42,819 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135585 Close Date: 25-Jan-2026 Contact Person: David Jackson Contact Details: david.jackson@kcl.ac.uk