"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)"

Ref.: 534381
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy (21300)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

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.

*The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency*