Career Opportunities

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 532265), to commence as soon as possible for two or three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

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. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with extensive research experience in virology or biochemistry; expertise in virus-host proteome and antiviral drug development will be an advantage. The appointees will conduct research projects related to influenza virus and coronavirus under the supervision of Dr. Shuofeng Yuan. Please find more details for research projects under Dr. Yuan’s lead at https://hkumicro.hku.hk/university-staff/dr-yuan-shuofeng/. 

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.  Pre-application inquiry with Dr. Yuan (yuansf@hku.hk) is highly encouraged. Review of applications will start from June 16, 2025 and continue until December 1, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.