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
- 30 Jun 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research in nutritional epidemiology focusing on dietary patterns 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 independent research and effective team collaboration.
- Preference given to those with experience in diet and health research in large population cohorts.
Appointment
- Full-time — 3-year contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Application review begins: June 15, 2026
- Application review ends: June 30, 2026 (or until posts filled, whichever is earlier)