University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 536528 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Chemistry (25200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry (Ref.:536528), 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 Chemistry or equivalent, with a strong background in synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry and transition metal catalysis. They should have fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese, a strong sense of responsibility, good organizational and leadership skills, the ability to work independently and be self-motivated. The appointee will work in the research area of “Coordination Chemistry and Catalytic Applications of Metal Complexes Featuring Mechanically Interlocked Ligands” under the supervision of Professor Ho Yu Au-Yeung. Inquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Au-Yeung at hoyuay@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 commence as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 536544 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Architecture (01100) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture in the Division of Landscape Architecture (Ref.536544) Applications are invited for the appointment as Research Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture in the Division of Landscape Architecture, Department of Architecture (Ref. 536544), to commence in 2026 or as soon as possible. We seek early-career scholars whose design research engages with emerging topics and methods within and adjacent to the field of landscape architecture, with particular focus in areas of applied ecology, such as conservation biology and restoration ecology, or in areas of advanced fabrication, landscape engineering, and critical approaches to data and representation. Appointments will be made on a two-year basis with the possibility of renewal or advancement toward tenure-track positions in the Division as and when available. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr.P.H. or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture or closely allied field. They shoud demonstrate an emerging record of innovative design research through their scholarship and/or creative practice as evidenced by peer review and other forms of recognition. Preference will be given to those who have experience in teaching and practicing design in a multidisciplinary context. Responsibilities: Research Professoriate staff are expected to pursue an independent research and design agenda in line with their area of specialization. Apppointees will be expected to teach, with duties that may include core and elective seminars and co-teaching duties in design studio within our Bachelor and Masters programs in landscape architecture. Broadly, the successful candidate will help build and sustain our innovation in design research and other scholarly initiatives within the Division. About the Division: The Division of Landscape Architecture offers an internationally recognized, rigorous, and dynamic research and teaching environment within the Department of Architecture at The University of Hong Kong. Staff members take an active part in shaping the Division’s culture through teaching and administrative service in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. While we strive to continue to strengthen our regional leadership in the field of Landscape Architecture, we are actively developing international collaborations and building long-term relationships in greater Southeast Asia and beyond. More information about the Division and the Faculty of Architecture at HKU can be found at https://www.arch.hku.hk/programmes_/dla/. Research professoriate staff at the University of Hong Kong earn a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, in addition to annual and professional leave and access to internal and external funding opportunities. Application Requirements: The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online with the following: Statement of Interest (~2 pages) describing the applicant’s experience and suitability for the position and their future goals for research or creative practice. Curriculum vitae Portfolio of Research and/or Creative Practice ( Contact information of three senior academics familiar with the applicant’s teaching and research experience. For enquiries about the position, please write to Ivan Valin, Head of the Division of Landscape Architecture (e-mail: ivalin@hku.hk or landscape@hku.hk). Compensation and Benefits A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. Application The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 5, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 536553 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.: 536553), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in the disciplines of Virology and Biological Sciences and have a strong interest in working closely with virologists and clinicians. They are expected to be highly motivated and come up with independent lines of research enquiry. Previous experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage: a) developing and working with infectious clones, tissue culture or primary cell culture models, b) ability to work with infectious small animals, c) omic-science, or d) microbial bioinformatics as applied to clinical research. The appointee will conduct research projects related to emerging agents of hepatitis (such as rat hepatitis E virus) under the supervision of Dr. Siddharth Sridhar in a leading clinical-translational emerging viral hepatitis research laboratory. Details about the research led by Dr. Sridhar can be obtained at http://www.microbiology.hku.hk/02_HKU_Staff_Dr_Sid.html. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Sridhar at sid8998@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 June 15, 2026 and continue until July 14, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.