Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate
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LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong
Work modeon-site
Typecontract
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentBiomedical Engineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 1d ago
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PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
At least one publication as a first author in highly ranked journals
Demonstrated research ability and experience in areas such as phage, gene or drug design, genetic engineering, biosensing, vaccines, immunotherapy, cancer therapy, tissue regeneration, anti-bacterial therapy, microbiology, cell biology, or related techniques
Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
At least four years of post-qualification relevant work experience
About the role
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is currently seeking an outstanding candidate in various areas including phage display, biosensors, vaccines, infectious diseases, biomaterials, nanomedicine, and regenerative medicine. The appointee will have the opportunity to work in the Jockey Club STEM Lab of Nature-Inspired Precision Medical Engineering and collaborate with researchers from leading universities worldwide. The lab focuses on utilizing phages to develop novel biosensors, biomaterials, vaccines, and therapeutics to address challenging diseases. The appointee will engage in cutting-edge research and have the chance to publish them in prestigious journals.
Requirements
For the position of Postdoctoral Fellow, applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; (ii) at least one publication as a first author in highly ranked journals; and (iii) demonstrated research ability and experience in areas such as phage, gene or drug design, genetic engineering, biosensing, vaccines, immunotherapy, cancer therapy, tissue regeneration, anti-bacterial therapy, microbiology, cell biology, or related techniques.
For the position of Research Associate, applicants should have (i) a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; and (ii) at least four years of post-qualification relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for (a) conducting research primarily focused on disease prevention, diagnosis, or treatment; (b) publishing research findings in high-impact journals; © assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students; and (d) collaborating and engaging with a multidisciplinary research team.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. Postdoctoral Fellow demonstrating satisfactory performance may be considered for appointment as Research Assistant Professor after completing a minimum of three years of postdoctoral training. Similarly, Research Associate with good performance are encouraged to pursue enrolment in the PhD program.
Hiring process
Applicants should submit the following document in the online application: (1) a full resume; (2) a list of publications; (3) a cover letter; and (4) a list of at least three references.
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.
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