Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Chemistry (25200)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in the Department of Chemistry (Ref.: 501720), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biomedical Science or a related discipline, and a good research publication record.  Those with research experience in at least one of the areas including catalysis, organic synthesis, bioinorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, Chinese medicine, natural products, metal-based therapeutics and diagnostics, bioimaging, mass spectrometry, proteomics, metabolomics, cancer biology and pharmacology, cancer stem cells, and animal models of cancers would have an advantage.  Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work independently and as well as in a team.  The appointees will participate in the ITC projects and join the Laboratory led by Professor Chi-Ming Che which integrates chemical science and biomedical science for the development of new molecular medicines and diagnostics tools for the treatment and analysis of human diseases with a focus on cancer.  They will conduct research projects on synthetic chemistry, chemical biology and drug discovery, and work with a multidisciplinary team of chemists and biologists. Working off-campus may be required.

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 University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter and 2 reference letters.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2020, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.