University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 532606 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (21300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (several posts) (Ref.: 532606) We now invite applicants to join the Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Lab of Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine & Advanced Therapeutics at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine. We are looking to recruit a number of highly motivated postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, a lab technician and a research officer to join the international lab of Professor Khuloud Al-Jamal, a Chair of Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine. The aim of our lab is to use nanotechnology to better understand, diagnose and treat diseases with particular interests in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. We are a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary lab eager to create an impact on people’s lives taking research a step beyond the lab.  Research projects we are looking to pursue are in the areas of extracellular vesicles & cell therapy, immunotherapy, nucleic acids therapeutics for brain cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Duties and Responsibilities: Design and develop small molecules, nucleic acids and peptide therapeutics. Design, prepare and characterize nanoparticles. Employ state-of-the-art techniques to assess the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles, ensuring their stability, drug release kinetics, encapsulation efficiency and electron microscopy imaging. Integrate innovative approaches to enhance the specificity and efficiency of advanced therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on addressing challenges related to tissue penetration and targeted delivery. Conduct cell culture studies using cell lines, primary cultures and/or patients' tissues for efficacy evaluation. Conduct in vivo studies, including administration of nanoparticles, monitoring fate, therapeutic response, and assessing the impact on disease progression. Develop relevant disease models to assess therapeutic efficacy of a specific treatment. Demonstrate understanding of the disease pathology for better design of advanced therapeutics. Coordinate with clinical collaborators to obtain ethical approvals and obtaining human tissue samples for subsequent studies. Engage in collaborative projects both internally and externally. Periodically report progress to PI, co-investigators, project collaborators, and project funder. Initiate and contribute to grant writing activities. Write study-specific procedures for analytical methods, protocols, and reports and provide training on processes and equipment. Supervise and co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. Disseminate research findings through the preparation of research articles and presentations at international conferences. Foster an agile and friendly working environment within the research group. Requirements: Education and Expertise: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Data Science or related fields. Post-doctorate experience preferred. Proven track record in conducting high-quality biological or chemical research. Demonstrated history of writing reports and scientific articles based on research results. Research Skills: Strong background in various research areas including pre-clinical studies, image-guided delivery, nucleic acid therapeutics, targeting and therapeutic aptamers/peptides, immunotherapy, RNA biology, nose-to-brain delivery, blood brain barrier targeting, nanoparticle formulation, peptide therapeutics, T cells therapy, extracellular vesicles, cancer vaccines, brain cancer, motor neuron disease, protein corona, hydrogels, and gene therapy/editing. Hands-on experience in advanced cell culture techniques and in vivo models. Proficiency in various cell and molecular biology experimentation techniques like PCR, gels, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry, ELISA and flow cytometry, immune profiling. Experience in bioconjugations. Desirable Skills: Highly desirable skills include various in-vivo tracking modalities and imaging techniques for monitoring drug delivery dynamics. Additional advantageous skills involve working with patient tissue handling and culturing, surgical implantation of brain cancer, cryo-electron microscopy, transcriptome, proteome, single cell sequencing and bioinformatics, iPSC derived cells, tissue organoids and/or tissue slices, analytical techniques e.g. LC-MS, liquid scintillation, HPLC, MS, NMR. Administrative and Collaborative Skills: Ability to manage a research programme financially and administratively under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills, collaborate within a team, and supervise students. High attention to detail in experimental design and execution with a willingness to adapt to new procedures and undergo further training as necessary. Language and Technical Competence: Excellent command of written and spoken English. Capable of writing grants and contributing to additional funding acquisition. Proficient in IT skills for efficient data management and communication within the research programme. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal up to 3 years subjected 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. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref: 526276) need not re-apply. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). 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 start as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2025 (extended to December 31, 2025), or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (holding the title of Associate Project Director / Senior Project Manager) in the Faculty of Social Sciences We now invite applications for the captioned post, who will involve in the Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project (www.JCECC.hk). Duties and Responsibilities Lead a team of training officers and research officers in the project and to make sure all the training and research deliverables are delivered on time Perform administrative roles and prepare regular reports to the funder, collaborators and directors Participate in teaching of professional training programmes and engage in public education activities of the Project Support and perform other duties as assigned Requirements Master’s degree or above in Social Work, Gerontology, Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counselling, Management or related discipline At least 5-8 years’ relevant work experience in managing professional and public education project, preferably in medical and social work topics Good command of written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese) and English Knowledge in palliative care, family counseling, use of art, use of therapeutic groups and bereavement care would be an advantage Applicants with less experience or qualifications may be considered for appointment as Lecturer What We Offer The appointment will commence from as soon as possible on temporary basis until June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online, upload a covering letter and an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2025, 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.: 533837 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor (RAP)/Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) in Epidemiology or Biostatistics, School of Public Health (several posts) (Ref.: 533837), to commence as soon as possible, on a two- to three-year fixed-term basis for RAP, or on a one- to three-year temporary basis for PDF. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree by research (Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr.P.H. or equivalent) in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or related disciplines. They should have a strong quantitative background; experience in analysing epidemiological data using R, STATA, SAS or other statistical packages; demonstrated expertise in the analysis of large and complex datasets; excellent written and oral communication skills; and the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in longitudinal analyses, multilevel modelling, data visualisation, and state-of-the-art statistical and epidemiological models would be an advantage. The appointees will be primarily responsible for applied and methodological work in epidemiological and/or statistical research, and will work with a large population-based cohort with over 46,000 participants in 20,000 households. They will conduct power/sample size estimation; generate tables and figures for reports and presentations; write scientific publications, grant proposals and reports; and assist in general administrative, operational and other duties as assigned. The focus of one of the posts will include The World Health Organization World Mental Health Survey Initiative and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI), which is one of the largest cross-national mental health studies in the world. Those with relevant post-doctoral work experience and an excellent publication track record may be considered for appointment as RAP, and the appointee is expected to take up a leading role to oversee the cohort team.  Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to familyco@hku.hk. Information about the School can be obtained at http://sph.hku.hk. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532195) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. For RAP, the appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 9 June 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.