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.
