University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 537550 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (21300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Ref.: 537550) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities lead literature reviews and contribute to the design of pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety studies, particularly herb-drug interaction coordinate data acquisition, linkage, management and analysis using large electronic health record databases conduct statistical analyses and prepare reports, manuscripts and conference presentations supervise and support junior research staff, and perform other duties as assigned Requirements a Ph.D. degree in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, public health, pharmacy, biostatistics, medicine, health data science, or a related discipline a strong publication record, preferably with at least 3 first-authored research articles in international peer-reviewed journals demonstrated experience in the analysis of large healthcare databases or electronic health records proficiency in R or other statistical software, with experience in causal inference, propensity score methods or survival analysis being an advantage an excellent command of written and spoken English a strong sense of responsibility, good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively experience in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, drug safety, real-world evidence research, project coordination or supervision of junior research staff is preferred What We Offer Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Research Officer. The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. 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. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply Enquiries should be directed to Professor Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai at fttlai@hku.hk. 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 October 16, 2026 and continue until November 30, 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.: 537546 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Surgery Applicants are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow under Department of Surgery, to commence as soon as possible for up to two years, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, materials science, or a related discipline, with experience in hydrogel biomaterials, cell culture, tissue engineering, or 3D bioprinting. The appointee should be organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a team. The appointee will be involved in hydrogel bio-ink development, cell-laden and multicellular 3D bioprinting, vascularized tissue-model construction, cell culture, and biological and mechanical characterization of engineered constructs. Experience in rheology, confocal microscopy, immunofluorescence staining, SEM, mechanical testing, and image analysis will be an advantage. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., including a full publication list. Review of applications will start from September 30, 2026 and review of applications will start on (2 weeks after posting) and continue until October 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Successful applicants with satisfactory performance will have opportunities to publish in international journals, participate in international academic conferences, and contribute to collaborative research, technology transfer, and patent development. 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 applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and continue until October 31,2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 537451 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Applied English Studies (05300) Categories: Teaching Staff Temporary Assistant Lecturer in the Centre for Applied English Studies (Ref.: 537451) (to commence on January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027) Applicants should be qualified language teachers who possess a university degree or equivalent, and can demonstrate a proven interest in language teaching. They should preferably have a recognized postgraduate qualification, at Master’s level or equivalent in Applied Linguistics or a related discipline. They are expected to have at least 3 years’ post-qualification teaching experience, preferably at tertiary level, or relevant professional experience. The Centre is specifically looking for candidates with competence in the following areas: (i) teaching academic literacy and communication skills at the undergraduate level; (ii) embedding digital competence and multimodal communication in teaching practice and materials design; and (iii) supporting student learning beyond the classroom through blended-learning and digital resources. Those who can integrate AI tools critically into language and communication teaching, and demonstrating adaptive teaching practice are particularly welcome. The appointee is expected to show the ability to meet the needs of students through their teaching, as evidenced by positive student feedback, and teach across a range of courses. Information about the Centre can be obtained at http://caes.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. and a cover letter (max. two A4 pages) outlining their suitability for the position. Closes October 14, 2026.