University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 533910 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Research Officer in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 533910), to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline, with at least 5 years’ research experience in oncology, cellular and molecular biology, animal experiments, and next generation sequencing. Previous experience in liver cancer and liver transplantation will be advantageous. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua), and a track record of high-quality research demonstrated by publications and research grants. They should also be well organized, responsible, detail-minded, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.  The appointee will participate in basic, clinical, and translational research in the area of liver cancer and liver transplantation. He/She will plan and execute research; prepare scientific publications, grant proposals and reports; liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; and perform other duties as assigned. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed-term basis will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. 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 December 29, 2025 and continue until January 12, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University places great emphasis on developing staff potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities and assistance for staff at different stages of their career. The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Ref.: 533931 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 (several posts) in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 533931), to commence as soon as possible for one or two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. These posts are created specifically to bring new impetus and talent to the University’s research enterprise, and to meet the strategic research needs identified by the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with extensive research experience in cellular and molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology or virology; and preferably with basic laboratory skills of animal studies (mouse models). The appointees will conduct research projects related to influenza virus, coronavirus, or Epstein-Barr virus under the supervision of Professor Honglin Chen. The appointee may work off-campus occasionally on collaboration projects with other academic institutions and companies. Please find more details for research projects under Professor Honglin Chen’s lead at https://hub.hku.hk/cris/rp/rp00383. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 526990) 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 posts. Applicants should apply online, upload a cover letter and an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 533914 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Arts (04000) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Society of Fellows in the Humanities, Faculty of Arts The Society of Fellows in the Humanities aims to attract exceptional early-career postdoctoral scholars from around the world to Asia's global university. Located in one of the world's most dynamic cities and on Mainland China's doorstep, the University of Hong Kong offers unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research through its commitment to innovation and interdisciplinarity. The Faculty of Arts is one of HKU’s oldest and largest faculties and is consistently recognized as first in Asia for the Arts and Humanities. Its international outlook is reflected in the incredible diversity of its staff and students and its collaborations with other top universities around the globe. Fellowship in the Society of Fellows in the Humanities (Ref.: 533914) The Society seeks outstanding applicants (appointed at the rank of Research Assistant Professor), with a flexible commencement date between June and August 2026 for a period of three years. The Society aims to establish a vibrant research community where Fellows interact with each other and other members of the Faculty. Fellows will be expected to teach two courses during the term of their appointment and are required to submit a brief annual summary of their activities and accomplishments. The University of Hong Kong is an English-medium university. A host department within the Faculty of Arts will be selected on the basis of a Fellow’s proposed area of research. Applicants must have a PhD conferred after January 1, 2024, but not later than June 30, 2026. They will not be currently employed in tenure-track positions. A highly competitive package including medical benefits, annual leave, and conference and research support will be offered to the successful applicants. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Applicants should apply online through the University’s careers website (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV, cover letter (not exceeding 300 words), research proposal (not exceeding 1500 words), and writing sample. They should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the referees to the Society at sofhku@hku.hk. Please refer to the Society of Fellows website (https://www.sof.arts.hku.hk) for the requirements for application documents and other details. Application will be reviewed by a panel of scholars from across the spectrum of the arts and the humanities. The application process closes on February 28, 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of April 2026. The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.