Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Medicine

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 526434)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Our translational immunology lab focuses on the pathophysiology, prediction, and precision treatment of rheumatological diseases. The interdisciplinary team is lead by Prof CS Lau, and encompasses both clinical and basic scientists. We enhance our research with our vast patient biobank along with comprehensive multi-omics datasets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• conduct research by employing a multifaceted approach, combining bioinformatics and cell biology techniques to pinpoint the inflammatory and molecular signatures that govern disease flare and remission in distinct groups of systemic lupus erythematosus patients
• perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related discipline
• relevant working experience with techniques such as bioinformatics, flow cytometry, and molecular biology
• an excellent command of written and spoken English
• self-driven, critical, independent, and able to work well in a team

Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Philip Li ([email protected]) and Professor Heidi Ling ([email protected]).

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, 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(s). 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 from May 6, 2024 and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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