Post-doctoral Fellow in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Public Health (22400)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health (Ref.: 519719), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in epidemiology, bioinformatics, microbiology, bio-mathematics/statistics or other related disciplines. They should have strong expertise in the epidemiology of infectious diseases, particularly antimicrobial resistance. They should have excellent communication skills, experience in knowledge sharing, a strong record of research output, and the ability to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team. Research experience in analysing genotypic and phenotypic antimicrobial resistance data with statistical and/or mathematical approaches would be an advantage.

The appointee will work with a research team to study the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance, analyse large and complex datasets, and perform other duties as assigned. He/She will work semi-independently under the supervision and mentorship of senior academic staff, and will have opportunities to present and publish their own research findings to their peers. Information about the School can be obtained at http://sph.hku.hk. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 519142) 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 an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.