Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 519887), 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 with proven experience in biomedical sciences or a related discipline. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English. They should be self-motivated, well-organized and with a strong sense of responsibility.  Preference will be given to those with knowledge in cancer biology research and relevant experience for conducting functional assays and using a diversified approach for mechanistic study.

The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team under the Division of Esophageal and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, they will work with clinicians and scientists on drug development projects for esophageal cancer. This post will provide an R&D platform for translational research. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be directed to Dr. Nikki Lee at nikkilee@hku.hk.

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 April 12, 2023 and continue until May 31, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.