Job Vacancies

Assistant Professor (Non-clinical) (Ref: RF-2007/2008-99)

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree, an excellent record of research accomplishments, ability to direct innovative independent research, competitive funding potential, and a commitment to high quality teaching.  Applicants must have at least 3 years post-doctoral training and a record of publications demonstrating excellence in research and potential for obtaining extramural grant funding. 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.  The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis and will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/hr or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hkucc.hku.hk).  Applicants should indicate clearly the post (preferably with reference number) for which they wish to be considered for.  Completed application form with a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and future plans, and three reference letters should be sent to: AIDS Institute, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong (e-mail: aidsinst@hku.hk; fax: (852) 2817 7805).  Candidates who are not contacted within three months upon submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Post-doctoral Fellow

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who has a PhD in Molecule Biology or MSc with over three years of working experience. Background knowledge in immunology and virology is required. Previous working experience in phage display and antibody engineering will be a plus. The individual is expected to work independently and plays an important role in a team work. Interested parties are invited to send his/her curriculum vitae, a brief description of his/her research interest and three reference letters to the AIDS Institute via email at aidsinst@hku.hk.