Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology
- Recruiter
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Location
- Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
- Posted
- 17 May 2023
- End of advertisement period
- 01 Sep 2023
- Ref
- 520479
- Academic Discipline
- Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Medicine & Dentistry, Life sciences, Biological Sciences, Veterinary Science
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 520479), 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 Virology, Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Animal Sciences, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline. Previous experience in omic-science or primary cell culture will be an advantage. They should have a sound track-record of publications in the related disciplines, effective communication skills, and a strong interest in working closely with virologists and clinicians. They should also be highly motivated, independent, and able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
The appointee will be involved in research projects related to emerging viral pathogens under the supervision of Dr. Hin Chu. Enquiries about the post should be sent to Dr. Chu at hinchu@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 application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from May 29, 2023 and continue until September 1, 2023, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.