Post-doctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- School of Public Health (22400)
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 537164
- Application deadline
- 12 Nov 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver collaborative projects on live-attenuated vaccine strategies for influenza and respiratory diseases.
- Characterise immune mechanisms in human cell samples and/or organoids with an immunology focus, or conduct molecular virology work on antigen diversification.
- Contribute to vaccine and drug development initiatives.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in biological or medical sciences is required.
- Experience in B and T cell immunology, virology, or microbiology with a proven research track record.
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills are essential.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, responsible, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in teams.
- Prior experience with respiratory viruses, vaccine/drug development, or innate immunity is advantageous.
- Experience analysing ATACseq and scRNA-seq datasets is desirable.
Appointment
- Temporary contract: one-year or two-year term, with possibility of renewal subject to funding and satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Commencement: As soon as possible.
- Application deadline: 12 November 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).