Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (21300)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 503944), to commence as soon as possible for two to three years.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in pharmacology, biomedical sciences, biological sciences or a related discipline.  They should have an excellent track record and strong expertise in at least one of the following areas: drug discovery and development, pharmacology, and immunology.  Knowledge of pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology and cell signalling is required. Experimental skills using mouse models are preferred. Applicants should have excellent English writing skills, the ability to work independently as well as in a team, and a keen interest in applying novel technologies on biomedicine. They must be highly motivated, creative and energetic.

The appointee will join a research team led by Professor Yu Wang, currently focusing on the Treg-based immunotherapy against obesity-related metabolic and cancer diseases. Details of the team can be found at https://www.pharma.hku.hk/Our-People/Professoriate/Professor/Professor-Yu-WANG/Professor-Yu-WANG-Profile.  The appointee will also participate in projects related to the development of peptide-based therapeutics for obesity, cardiometabolic diseases and cancer therapies.  Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Wang at yuwanghk@hku.hk.

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accept online application for the post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start on May 21, 2021 and continue until July 31, 2021 (extended to December 31, 2021), or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.