Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in Peptide Chemistry and
Bioconjugation (Ref.:537420)
We are inviting applications for Post-doctoral Fellow positions in
peptide and bioconjugate chemistry, in the Department of Medicine,
School of Clinical Medicine, and the State Key Laboratory of
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, synthesize, and chemically modify peptide therapeutics
and related biomolecules, including peptide conjugates, cyclic
peptides, and other next-generation peptide-based drug
modalities.
Independently operate and maintain peptide synthesis,
purification, characterization, and analytical platforms, including
automated peptide synthesizers and other relevant
instrumentation.
Establish and optimize workflows for peptide production,
conjugation, quality control, and analytical characterization,
ensuring reproducibility and high-quality outputs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance peptide-
and antibody-based drug development programs
Undertake other duties as assigned.
5.5 workday per week is required.
Requirements
- a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry,
Chemical Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peptide Chemistry, or a
closely related discipline.
- Proven ability to independently operate peptide synthesis
instruments and related characterization technologies.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in peptide synthesis,
purification, characterization, and chemical modification.
- Experience in developing and optimizing synthetic routes,
conjugation chemistries, and analytical methods for peptide or
protein therapeutics.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the
ability to work effectively both independently and within
multidisciplinary teams.
- Preference will be given to candidates who, (i) have held key
technical roles in leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or
peptide/bioconjugation technology companies; and/or, (ii) have
experience in antibody conjugation, bioconjugation chemistry,
protein engineering, or antibody-drug conjugate (ADC)
development.
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 posts.
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 from
October 7, 2026 and continue until
December 31, 2026,
or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer
and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and
transparency
Advertised: Sep 23, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2026 (HK Time)
