Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (21100)
Categories: Professoriate Staff, Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.:524179), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Requirements

• a Ph.D. or MD(Res) degree in the tumor immunology, immunotherapy, oncology and/or synthetic biology;
• at least 2 years’ postdoctoral experience;
• strong publication record;
• experience in writing grant proposals for the research programs;
• experience in working with students and collaborators;
• fluency in English, Mandarin and preferably Cantonese;
• excellent skills in administrative work;
• experience in studying extracellular vesicles and gene editing in immune cells are preferred.

What We Offer

The appointment will be on a fixed-term basis. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV with contact information of at least 2 referees, a research statement, as well as a full record of publications, grants and awards. They should also send the CV, research experience/accomplishments and name of 3 references to Professor Wenwei Tu by email (wwtu@hku.hk) directly.

Review of applications will start from January 3, 2024 and continue until February 16, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is the earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews and to give a research seminar and teaching demonstration in the Department.