Post-doctoral Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences
- Recruiter
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Location
- Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Posted
- 19 Jan 2021
- End of advertisement period
- 30 Apr 2021
- Ref
- 503074
- Academic Discipline
- Life sciences, Biological Sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, 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: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600)
Categories: Academic-related Staff
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 503074), to commence as soon as possible for two or three years, with the possibility of renewal.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree preferably in Cell Biology, Neuroscience or a related discipline. Preference will be given to those with experience in cell culture, cellular/molecular biology, animal studies (Xenopus and mouse models), electrophysiology, and/or microscopy. Applicants should also be self-motivated, organized and able to work independently as well as in a team. The appointee will work under the supervision of Dr. Chi Wai Lee on a collaborative research-based project relating to BDNF signalling in neuromuscular synapse formation. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Lee at chiwai.lee@hku.hk. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 502185) 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 applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from February 1, 2021 and continue until April 30, 2021, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
