Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant I / Research Assistant II

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536846
Application deadline
10 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on SARS-CoV-2 and enterovirus projects under Professor Philip Yeung's supervision.
  • Perform live virus infection experiments and related laboratory work.
  • Work independently on assigned research tasks while maintaining high standards of detail and organization.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent qualification in Microbiology or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrate strong written and spoken English communication skills and sense of responsibility.
  • Possess research experience in live virus infection work (advantageous).
  • Be self-motivated, organized, detail-minded, and capable of independent work.

Appointment

  • Full-time — 1 year contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Application review commencement: July 27, 2026
  • Application review deadline: August 10, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
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