Post-doctoral Fellow

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Biomedical Sciences (22600)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536541
Application deadline
14 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a collaborative research project investigating how transcription factors regulating pluripotent stem cells evolved at the origin of animal multicellularity.
  • Analyze candidate transcription factor families and their mutations using biochemical assays, sequence analysis, and induced pluripotent stem cell induction.
  • Uncover molecular innovations that facilitated the emergence of multicellular animals.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in pluripotent stem cell biology, cellular reprogramming, or bioinformatics (preferred).
  • Excellent experimentation, writing, and communication skills.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Review of applications starts: June 28, 2026
  • Closing date: September 14, 2026 (or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier)
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