Research Officer
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Job Summary
Applications are invited for appointment as Research Officer in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences School of Public Health (Ref.: 533697) to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary term or a two-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in virology or a related discipline. They should have at least ten years of proven experience in infectious diseases and translational research and an excellent command of written and spoken English. They should be organized responsible detail-minded self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.
The appointee will lead a team to contribute to basic and translational research projects in emerging infectious diseases. He/She will supervise junior research staff and students; develop his/her own research programme; write scientific publications grant proposals and reports; prepare patent application; and perform other duties as assigned. Working off-campus may be required. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Mr. Eric Yip at Information about the School can be obtained at .
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed-term will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV and research publication list. Review of applications will commence on December 2 2025 and continue until February18 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.
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Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.
