Post-doctoral Fellow in Metabolic Medicine and Immunometabolism in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy and the State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Ref.: 534381)
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research on chronic metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, ageing, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH), neurodegenerative disorders, and biostatistics
- Discover and characterize novel humoral factors and biomarkers involved in the regulation of metabolic homeostasis
- Perform biomedical experiments involving molecular biology techniques and biostatistical analysis
- Undertake other duties as assigned
- 5.5 workday per week is required
Requirements
- A Ph.D. degree, preferably with experience in molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, multi-omics, and/or manipulation of genetically-modified mice
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to share knowledge, work efficiently, and perform under pressure both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
For more information about our research directions, please visit our lab website: https://www.sklpb.hku.hk
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1-3 year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.
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