Post-doctoral Fellow in Antiviral Antibody Development

CVVT - Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 424,000 - 603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave & medical benefits

Research opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Career development support

Job summary

CVVT – Centre for Virology Vaccinology and Therapeutics invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis. The role focuses on organoid-based virus research and antiviral antibody development, with access to HKU CVVT facilities.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Immunology, Microbiology or Virology, have a strong publication record, and be able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, or related field.
• Strong publication record in relevant areas.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Antiviral antibody development

Microbiology techniques

Independent researcher

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in Immunology/Microbiology/Virology

Tools

ELISA

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Job description

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Centre for Virology Vaccinology and Therapeutics Limited (Ref.: CVVT/2026/PDF/D17), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis.

Our team is engaged in cutting-edge research on organoid-based virus research, dedicated to uncovering novel insights into virus-host interactions and developing innovative therapeutic strategies. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our dynamic research group.

Research Focus

• Development of monoclonal antibodies against viruses
• virus-host interaction

Key Qualifications

• Proven expertise in antiviral antibody development and microbiological techniques
• PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, or a related field
• Strong publication record and research experience in relevant areas
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

We Offer

• A competitive monthly salary, plus annual leave and medical benefits.
• Opportunities to participate in innovative and impactful research projects
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities at HKU Microbiology and CVVT
• Supportive environment for professional growth and career development

Learn More About Our Team And Research

Prof. Jie Zhou’s departmental webpage https://hkumicro.hku.hk/university-staff/dr-zhou-jie-jane/

Join us to advance antiviral research and contribute to meaningful scientific discoveries that impact public health!

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.