Post-doctoral Fellow in Cancer Research
- Recruiter
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Location
- Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Posted
- 24 Feb 2021
- End of advertisement period
- 30 Jun 2021
- Ref
- 503294
- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry, Life sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemistry
- 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 Pathology (21200)
Categories: Academic-related Staff
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Cancer Research (several posts) in the Department of Pathology (Ref.: 503294), to commence as soon as possible for one to three year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree, preferably in biomedical sciences or related disciplines. A strong research background in cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, single cell technology or medicinal chemistry would be an advantage. Applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated track record of publishing academic research papers. They should be self-motivated, hardworking and able to work well in an interdisciplinary team.
The appointees will participate in collaborative research projects in the discovery of cancer biomarkers using large scale multi-omics approach, organoid technology and novel animal models, in addition to the development of anti-cancer or immuno-oncology drugs.
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 on March 10, 2021 and continue until June 30, 2021, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
