"Post-doctoral Fellow in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute"

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute, School of Public Health (Ref.: 533119), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in biological sciences or related fields, with expertise in bioinformatics and biostatistics, and a proven research track record on analysing viral evolution and transmission dynamics using large datasets. Strong working knowledge of Python and R programming language is essential. The applicants should have a good command of spoken and written English and strong communication skills; be organized, attentive to details, responsible, self-motivated, and be able to work independently as well as in a team.

The appointee will be responsible for collaborative projects to identify critical genotypic determinants for antigenicity, including epitopes for cross-reactive immunity and forecasting of antigenic variants, with the goal to improve vaccine development for influenza and other respiratory diseases. For enquiries about the duties of the position, please contact Professor Hui-Ling Yen at hyen@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 post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start on September 23, 2025 and continue until November 8, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised: Sep 9, 2025 (HK Time)

Applications close: Nov 8, 2025 (HK Time)