University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 537685 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (21500) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 537685), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary basis or a two-to three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. We seek academic leaders and emerging scholars whose work advances the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders and improves mental and physical health outcomes. We welcome applicants from psychiatry and related fields, including psychiatric epidemiology, digital mental health, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and big data analytics. The shortlisted applicant(s) will be nominated for the Presidential Research Assistant Professor (RAP) Scheme of the University. Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D degree in psychiatry, psychology, public health, population health, data science, epidemiology, or a related discipline; and (ii) proven track record of impactful research, publications, external grants and leadership. Applicants are preferably within three years of their Ph.D graduation from top universities in the world and deemed to have almost reached the level of Assistant Professor. The appointee will join the team of Prof. Chang Wing Chung. He/She is expected to conduct independent and collaborative research of high academic merit, and secure competitive external research funding (e.g., General Research Fund, Health and Medical Research Fund) to maintain an active research programme. He/She will contribute to supervising research postgraduate students. He/She will also undertake administrative and service duties as assigned. The Department offers a vibrant, collaborative environment with strong links to clinical services, community partners, and international research networks. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. In addition, the awardee of the Presidential RAP Scheme will be entitled to an annual research grant and annual conference support to be administered by the Faculty/Department. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload a one-page research abstract, a two-page research plan, including (i) background of research, (ii) research plan and methodology, and (iii) expected salary, and a two-page CV. Review of applications will start on November 6, 2026, and continue until November 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 537726 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 Assistant Research Officer/Research Officer in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 537726), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary basis or a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. We are recruiting an Assistant Research Officer/Research Officer to join an antiviral drug discovery project focused on developing small-molecule approaches to target conserved viral RNA elements. Requirements Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree and have at least 3 years of relevant postdoctoral research experience working on related projects. Prior experience in virology is preferred. They should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, RNA structural biology, RNA–small molecule interactions, computational chemistry, cheminformatics, or AI-assisted virtual drug screening. Experience in RNA-targeted therapeutics, molecular docking, RNA binding assays, structure–activity relationship analysis, or computational drug discovery would be highly advantageous. Duties The appointee will contribute to viral RNA target analysis, RNA structure modeling, virtual screening, compound prioritization, small-molecule design, assay development, and early-stage drug discovery. He/She will lead and execute end-to-end research projects in RNA-targeted therapeutics, antiviral drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, RNA structural biology, computational drug screening. He/She will design and implement translational research strategies and also conduct biostatistical analysis to interpret experimental data. He/She will be expected to collaborate closely with colleagues, proactively share knowledge, and consistently deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced and deadline-driven research environment. The appointee will work mainly in the Hong Kong Science Park but occasionally in HKU. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for Research Officer; 10% of basic salary for Assistant Research Officer. Housing benefits will also be provided to Research Officer as applicable.  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 from November 9, 2026 and continue until December 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 537691 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.:537691) We now invite applications for the captioned post. This post provides a good opportunity for professional growth by close collaboration with the Research Lead as well as excellent practical experience in the fields of medicine and biotechnology. Duties and Responsibilities Perform wet-lab experiments, coordinate projects, manage and analyse data, liaise and collaborate with various parties Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned Requirements A Ph.D. degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-related discipline A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese Excellent communication skills Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team Previous clinical research experience will be preferable What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. 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 at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will on start from November 5, 2026 and continue until November 21, 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