Scientific Officer

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine (22300)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537503
Start date
As soon as possible
Salary / grade
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus benefits and contract-end gratuity up to
Application deadline
26 Oct 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on development of novel pharmacological treatments for ocular diseases.
  • Investigate neuroregeneration and neuroprotection in ophthalmology.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Ophthalmology, or related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of solid clinical research experience.
  • Expertise in virtual reality platform development for visual disability evaluation preferred.
  • Excellent written and spoken English with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Appointment

  • Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract (renewable subject to performance and funding)

Key Dates

  • Posted date: 2026-09-29
  • Review start date: 2026-10-12
  • Closing date: 2026-10-26
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