Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Microbiology
- Recruiter
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Location
- Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Posted
- Wednesday, 7 October 2020
- End of advertisement period
- Thursday, 31 December 2020
- Ref
- 502287
- Academic Discipline
- Life sciences, Biological Sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
The University of Hong Kong 's highest priorities are to create opportunities for the very best academic talents to excel and to advance human knowledge to the benefit of society. We serve the needs of Hong Kong, the wider region and the rest of the world.
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Microbiology (20700)
Categories: Academic-related Staff
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology (Ref.: 502287), to commence in December 2020 for two years, with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in microbiology, microbial bioinformatics or a related discipline. We are looking for applicants with previous training and/or work experience in bioinformatics analysis of microbial genomes and/or Oxford nanopore technology. Applicants with publications in antimicrobial resistance genomics or metagenomics research would have an advantage. The appointee will write competitive grant proposals and apply for funding; exercise existing research skills and explore new options; and mentor junior research staff members. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. P. L. Ho. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 502067) need not re-apply.
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 a cover letter and an up-to-date C.V. (preferably with an academic transcript). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2020, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.