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Ref.: 534613 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointments as Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health (Ref.: 534613), to commence as soon as possible, on a one- to three-year temporary term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Biology or related disciplines, preferably with experience in virology research. They should have solid knowledge of chemistry and biology, and an excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Experience in bioinformatic data analysis including microbiome, virome and environmental metagenomics would be preferred. They should be logical, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Preference will be given to those with experience in virus transmission. The appointees will lead a research team to conduct data analysis for different types of data, including genomic/metagenomic sequencing data, ecological surveillance data, as well as development of analysis pipeline. Working off-campus, outside office hours and on weekends may be required occasionally. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Mr Eric Yip at yiperic@hku.hk. Information about the School can be obtained at https://sph.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 posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, together with a cover letter and a list of relevant research publications. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 4, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 534646 Work type: Full-time Department: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (30002) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention within the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.: 534646) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Drive research activities towards defined goals and priorities within a specified timeline Perform advanced level of data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) Advance knowledge based on the data and disseminate it through peer-review journals or other means Draft proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects Liaise with project collaborators and partners Mentor junior research staff Support and perform other duties as assigned Requirements a Ph.D. degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Health or related disciplines A strong sense of self-motivation, responsibility, and work ethics Good analytical, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills The ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines The ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team The capacity to develop and pursue a coherent research agenda The ability to develop a body of high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact Proficiency in statistical software packages, including R and SPSS, for large and complex data analysis What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply 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 March 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Ref.: 534420 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (20900) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Professor (several posts) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534420), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. The Department is seeking for candidates from the following disciplines within the scope of obstetrics and gynaecology to join our team: General Gynaecology, Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Medicine & IVF, General Obstetrics, High Risk Obstetrics, Fetal Medicine, and Prenatal Diagnosis. Applicants should hold a specialist registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration, and possess other relevant higher academic qualifications (e.g., MD, MS, PhD). They should have a distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research (basic science, translational and/or clinical research), with demonstrated clinical excellence. They should also have achieved international recognition for their scholarship and professional expertise. In addition, applicants must have an outstanding and consistent record of excellence in teaching and learning and/or knowledge exchange, services and administration. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated administrative leadership and management experience in universities or healthcare settings. The appointees will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across all aspects of its teaching, research, and clinically oriented activities, etc. They will promote academic collaboration both within and outside the Faculty and University and explore new strategic directions for the further development of the Department. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532420) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online, upload an up-to-date C.V. and provide the contact information of at least 3 referees. Review of applications will start from May 4, 2026 and continue until June 30, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.