University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 536993 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Chemistry (25200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointments as Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in the Department of Chemistry (Ref.:536993), to commence as soon as possible for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a strong background and demonstrated experience in inorganic synthesis, particularly in organometallic chemistry. A strong sense of responsibility, good organizational skills, self-motivation, ability to work independently, and fluency in written and spoken English are required. The appointees will conduct research on the synthesis of novel precious-metal complexes and their application in anticancer drug development or transition-metal catalysis under the supervision of Professor Chi-Ming Che. Applicants with an outstanding academic record and relevant postdoctoral experience may be considered for appointment at a higher rank. Interested applicants may contact Professor Che directly at cmche@hku.hk with a C.V. and a brief description of their research background and interests. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Lihui Zhu at zhulihui@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 posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 536894 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychology (30200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow We now invite applications for the captioned post. Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer (holding the title of Project Manager) in the Department of Psychology (Ref.: 536894) Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible for conducting research and overseeing the implementation of a large-scale neurodiversity initiative project for primary schools in Hong Kong, under the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. Key responsibilities include: Devising and designing research studies and evaluation frameworks Implementing research activities and programme evaluation Collecting and analysing data Preparing technical research reports Coordinating a team of research staff and interns Performing administrative tasks supporting the research-cum-intervention project Any other duties as assigned Requirements The appointee should possess: A PhD or MPhil degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related discipline A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese Strong research skills in Psychology or Social Sciences Proficiency in advanced statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, or Python), as well as MS Excel and Chinese typing Experience in the implementation of community or educational research projects will be an advantage Proven ability to supervise junior researchers and research assistants Demonstrated leadership in managing and coordinating a research team to achieve project objectives What We Offer The appointment will commence in August 2026, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary, 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. The appointment will be offered based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. 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 as soon as possible and continue until 15 August, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 536944 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.: 536944), to commence as soon as possible for two to three years, with the possibility of renewal and promotion subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. This position is primarily computational/dry-lab. The successful candidate will work closely with our wet-lab team to address key questions of the field. Candidates with a hybrid background (strong computational skills plus hands-on molecular/virology experience) are particularly encouraged to apply, but pure computational biologists are also welcome. Requirements Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Virology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathogen Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. They should be responsible, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and a strong command of English. The candidate must possess a strong publication record that demonstrate their capacity of using bioinformatic platforms in life science research. The candidate should be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., R, Python, C, or C++). The candidate should have strong expertise in at least one of the following thematic areas (expertise in multiple is a plus, but not required): Multi-omics & Single-cell Analysis: Processing and interpretation of multi-omics and single-cell datasets (e.g., scRNA-seq) to investigate cellular heterogeneity, host-pathogen interactions, and immune responses.  Structural Bioinformatics & Biophysical Modeling: Protein structure prediction (e.g., AlphaFold, RoseTTAFold, ESMFold), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, or protein-protein/antigen-antibody docking to investigate viral spike/capsid architecture, thermal stability, and immune epitope accessibility. AI/Deep Learning: ML/DL model development (e.g., PyTorch, Lightning) for predicting antigenicity, genetic variation, and viral evolution. Genomics & Bioinformatics: Viral genome-based evolutionary analysis, Linux/HPC-based analysis, and NGS workflow development (e.g., Snakemake, Bash). Key Responsibilities The appointee will join a vibrant multidisciplinary team focusing on emerging infectious diseases. He/She will be working on studies focusing on virus-host interaction, pathogenic determinants, and/or virus evolution. He/She will be expected to independently lead research projects in the aforementioned areas, write manuscripts, assist in grant applications, and co-supervise junior researchers and graduate students. Recent representative works of the group include Nat Commun, 2025, PMID:41381428; Nat Commun, 2025, PMID: 40670362; PNAS, 2025, PMID: 40402245; Nat Commun, 2024, PMID: 39379369; Sci Adv, 2023, PMID: 36662861; Nature, 2022, PMID: 35062016; Nature, 2022, PMID: 35922005. For enquiries about the duties of the post, please contact Prof. Hin Chu (https://hkumicro.hku.hk/university-staff/dr-chu-hin/) at hinchu@hku.hk. What We Offer 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 and upload: An up-to-date CV; Two reference letters from academic supervisors (preferably including one from the Ph.D. supervisor); Relevant supporting documents (academic transcripts, publication list, research experience, and representative outputs). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.