Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in Metabolic Medicine and Immunometabolism
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600)
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 536450
- Application deadline
- 31 Aug 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research on chronic metabolic diseases including obesity, diabetes, ageing, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Discover and characterize novel humoral factors and biomarkers involved in metabolic homeostasis regulation.
- Perform biomedical experiments using molecular biology techniques and biostatistical analysis.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, multi-omics, or genetically-modified mouse manipulation preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Appointment
- Contract — 1-3 year(s) with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Key Dates
- Application review start date: June 16, 2026
- Application deadline: August 31, 2026 (or until posts are filled, whichever is earlier)