Post-doctoral Fellow

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (20900)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536197
Application deadline
29 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in nutritional epidemiology focusing on dietary patterns, lifestyle monitoring, and health outcomes in large populations.
  • Manage ongoing research projects on lifestyle monitoring and intervention.
  • Publish original research articles in high-impact journals.
  • Assist principal investigators in writing external competitive grant applications.
  • Develop independent SEED funding applications.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Epidemiology or a related field.
  • Demonstrate substantial experience in dietary analysis, epidemiologic study design, and big data handling.
  • Possess proven expertise in linking dietary patterns to health outcomes.
  • Show capability for both independent research and effective team collaboration.
  • Preferably have specialized experience in diet and health research with large population cohorts.

Appointment

  • Full-time — 3-year contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review start date: May 22, 2026
  • Application review end date: May 29, 2026
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