Post-doctoral Fellow

University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Department of Microbiology at the School of Clinical Medicine in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will manage research projects on emerging infectious diseases and publish findings in high-impact journals. A Ph.D. in Virology, Immunology, or Medical Chemistry is required. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits. Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in relevant field required.
• Expertise in metabolic signaling or related fields is an advantage.
• Ability to manage research projects independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Manage ongoing research projects on infectious diseases.
• Publish original research in high-impact journals.
• Conduct research on influenza virus and coronavirus.

Skills

Metabolic signaling

BSL3 experiments

Hit-to-lead optimization

LC-MS/MS

Independent research management

Collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. degree in Virology, Immunology, or Medical Chemistry

Job description

Post‑Doctoral Fellow – Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine

Applications are invited for a Post‑Doctoral Fellow (Ref.: 535092) to commence as soon as possible for two or three years, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively with other team members in the Department.
• Manage ongoing research projects focused on emerging infectious diseases.
• Consistently publish original research articles in high‑impact journals.
• Conduct research projects related to influenza virus and coronavirus under the supervision of Dr. Shuofeng Yuan.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Virology, Immunology, or Medical Chemistry.
• Expertise in metabolic signaling, BSL3 experiments, hit‑to‑lead optimization, or LC‑MS/MS is an advantage.
• Ability to manage independent research projects and work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Annual leave and medical benefits.

Application

Applicants should apply online and upload an up‑to‑date CV. Pre‑application inquiries with Dr. Yuan are encouraged ([e-mail]).

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 1, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised: Apr 23, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Oct 1, 2026 (HK Time)

More details for research projects under Dr. Yuan’s lead: https://hkumicro.hku.hk/university-staff/dr-yuan-shuofeng/