Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Microbiology (20700)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in the Department of Microbiology (Ref.: 508518), to commence as soon as possible for three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

These posts are created specifically to bring new impetus and talent to the University’s research enterprise, and to meet the strategic research needs identified by the Department of Microbiology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with extensive research experience in cellular and molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology or virology; and preferably with basic laboratory skills of animal studies (mouse models).  The appointees will conduct research projects related to influenza virus, coronavirus, or Epstein-Barr virus under the supervision of Professor Honglin Chen. The appointee may work off-campus occasionally on collaboration projects with other academic institutions and companies.   Please find more details for research projects under Professor Honglin Chen’s lead at https://hub.hku.hk/cris/rp/rp00383.

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 posts.  Applicants should apply online, upload a cover letter and an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start on October 22, 2021 and continue until December 31, 2021, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.