Post-doctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute

University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver collaborative projects on live-attenuated vaccine strategies for influenza and respiratory diseases.
Conduct either immunology research characterizing immune mechanisms in human cell samples and organoids, or molecular virology research on antigen diversification.
Work on vaccine and drug development initiatives.

Ph.D. degree in biological or medical sciences is required.
Experience in B and T cell immunology, virology, or microbiology with proven research track record is essential.
Strong spoken and written English communication skills are essential.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment is required.
Prior experience with respiratory viruses, vaccine/drug development, or innate immunity is advantageous.
Experience analyzing ATACseq and scRNA-seq datasets is desirable.

Full-time contract — one-year or two-year temporary term with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.