Ref.: 531027

Work type: Full-time

Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600)

Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in Metabolic Medicine and Immunometabolism in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine and the State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Ref.: 531027)

We now invite applications for the captioned posts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on a research project to characterize heterogeneity of adipose tissues and to identify secretory factors involved in conversion of white adipocytes to brown adipocytes
• Perform other duties as assigned
• 5.5 workday per week is required

Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree, preferably with experience in adipose biology, immunology, multi-omics and/or manipulation of genetically-modified mice

Enquiries about the posts should be sent to antibody@hku.hk.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1-3 year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 530015) need not re-apply.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from January 28, 2025 and continue until April 30, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. 

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency