Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Job Description:

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 536379)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team on research projects related to gastrointestinal and hepatology disease areas
• Manage clinical trial projects, including subject recruitment, data collection, conduct assessment on subjects
• Process human stool samples and handle other biological specimens
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree with extensive research background, preferably in life science, biomedical science, public health or health-related disciplines
• Strong proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R), literature review and excellent writing skills for manuscript preparation
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• A strong sense of responsibility
• Strong troubleshooting skills and effective collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently with high motivation

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for one to two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. 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 on start from June 16, 2026 and continue until July 3, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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