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Ref.: 518691
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Earth Sciences (25300)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Isotope Geochemistry in the Department of Earth Sciences (Ref.: 518691), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
The Department of Earth Sciences (DES) is establishing an analytical geochemical facility that includes a new Thermo NEOMA multi-collector (MC)-ICP-MS, a Thermo iCap Quadrupole (Q)-ICP-MS, and a Teledyne Iridia Laser Ablation system.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in the broad field of geochemistry or a related field, with existing expertise in
The appointee will conduct original research in the broad field of isotope geochemistry and will help oversee the management of the ICP-MS facility. Importantly, he/she will work with staff to establish new methodologies in the facility, including the exploration of novel, non-traditional isotopic systems pertinent to research activities within DES, and will help train technicians and students on sample preparation and the operation of the instruments. The appointee will have opportunities to conduct research in collaboration with existing staff members in DES and will also be encouraged to seek extradepartmental collaborations across the Faculty of Science whenever possible.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. All applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. with a list of publications and a 2-page “research statement” that summarized previous experience and future interests. Prospective candidates can direct inquiries to Dr. Ryan McKenzie (ryan00@hku.hk ). Review of applications will commence on January 16, 2023
Advertised: Dec 13, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Jan 16, 2023 (HK Time)
4) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 518708
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Ecology in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 518708), to commence as soon as possible for two years.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in insect ecology, with experience in, and knowledge of, plant-herbivore-predator interactions and Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (BVOCs). Those who are going to complete the Ph.D. degree are also welcome. They should also have experience in field work, good problem-solving skills, strong publishing record, good time management and the ability to work collaboratively. Applicants who have experience in tropical ecology, manipulative ecological experiments, canopy climbing, knowledge of molecular skills and with scientific communication skills are desirable.
The appointee will join the collaborative project which will employ observational and experimental techniques to understand the relationships between BVOCs herbivores and predators across climatic gradients. He/She will lead field work in tropical and sub-tropical canopies of Yunnan Provence, China. He/She will also take a lead role in coordinating field sampling, laboratory analyses, preparing manuscripts for publication and disseminating the research at international conferences.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a cover letter, a statement of their research interests and how they meet the selection criteria, and contact details of three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until February 10, 2023
Advertised: Dec 13, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Feb 10, 2023 (HK Time)
5) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 517616
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 517616), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
The Integrative Biology and Evolutionary Ecology Research group (iBEER Lab) at the University of Hong Kong is seeking applications for highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellows interested in studying ecological and biogeochemical dynamics of coastal wetland ecosystems.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an environmental related discipline (e.g. Biology, Ecology, Earth Sciences, Marine Sciences). They should have a broad knowledge of how ecosystems respond to global change, a proven research background with strong writing ability, and experience in coastal wetlands, forests, or an analogous ecosystem. Preference will be given to those candidates with expertise in: manipulative experiments; remote sensing of landscape wetland dynamics; stable-isotope biogeochemistry; ecological restoration and blue carbon. Ability to program in a language such as R and experience in GIS applications software are preferred.
The appointee will contribute to ongoing research projects on coastal wetland restoration and ecosystem functioning. The key objective of the research is to advance understanding of soil organic carbon dynamics in coastal wetland ecosystems in response to urbanization, pollution, climate change. The appointee will collaborate with local NGOs, other research groups and private sector partners developing large-scale manipulative experiments designed to assess ecosystem functioning of restored habitats. He/She will assess and track changes in carbon stocks. The research will involve fieldwork and laboratory experiments in Hong Kong, with possibilities to expand this to tropical and sub-tropical regions in Asia. He/She will also have the opportunities to lead his/her own research projects within the overall framework of this call. The appointee will be based at the School of Biological Sciences and also at the SWIRE Institute of Marine Sciences (SWIMS), HKU. More information can be found at https://www.ibeerlab.com or https://sites.google.com/site/jdgecv/ .
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a motivation letter describing research interests, skills and career goals, and contact details for 2-3 references. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until January 31, 2023
Advertised: Dec 9, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Jan 31, 2023 (HK Time)
6) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 518670
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 518670), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree with solid hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology of cancer and animal work. Experience in biomedical engineering, single cell biology, live cell imaging, bioinformatics or chemical biology would be an advantage. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English, a strong sense of responsibility, good organisational skills and the ability to work independently and multi-task.
The appointees will participate in research projects relating to cancer cell signaling, tumor immunology, and drug discovery.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 1, 2023
Advertised: Dec 9, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Mar 1, 2023 (HK Time)
7) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 518683
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Statistical Analysis of Molecular Data in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 518683), to commence in January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter for two years.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Ecology, Evolution, Bioinformatics or a relevant discipline. They should have a demonstrated, high level of bioinformatic experience with command line experience (e.g., bash) and experience in R, a good understanding of DNA metabarcoding and meta-omics concepts, good communication skills across disciplines, proficiency in both written and spoken English as well as laboratory and organisational skills. Preference will be given to those with experience in fieldwork and/or diving.
The collaborative project brings together Dr. David Baker, Dr. Shelby McIlroy, and Dr. Mat Seymour and aims at enhancing the marine environment of western and southern Hong Kong waters for the benefit of ecosystem function and services (including biodiversity) and the nearby regions, and sustainable development of fishing industries. The data generated will require in-depth statistical and bioinformatics experience which can be applied to eDNA studies, reconstructing ecological networks, and modelling the effect of anthropogenic impacts.
The appointee will work in a collaborative team and lead the project from its launch to publication, and may be involved in additional projects providing support with metabarcoding data analysis. He/She will provide support in writing grants for funding from national and international agencies, and will have the opportunities to present the work at national and/or international workshops and conferences which will be beneficial to career development. Additional information on the teams can be found at Baker-McIlroy Lab website (https://www.thelifeisotopic.com/ ) or the Seymour Lab website (https://sites.google.com/view/matseymour/home ). Enquiries about the post can be send to Dr. David Baker at dmbaker@hku.hk .
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter with a brief account of research interests and specific motivation for applying (max. 1 page), C.V. with publication list, names and contact details of two references with whom the applicants have worked directly, relevant diplomas and certificates and an electronic copy of Ph.D. thesis. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2023
Advertised: Dec 9, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Mar 31, 2023 (HK Time)
8) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 517400
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Post-doctoral Fellow in Evolutionary Genomics
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Evolutionary and Population Genomics in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 517400), to commence in 2023 for one year, with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Population Genetics, or a related discipline, with a demonstrated record of research achievement. Applicants who are expected to complete a Ph.D. degree before the commencement date will also be considered. They should also be proficient at programming in a scripted language (e.g. Python, Perl, or R). Those with experience in shell scripting and computing cluster environments and/or experience in working with whole genome datasets in population or comparative genomics are highly preferred.
The appointee will work on genomics projects on non-model species (mainly birds) in a laboratory which has several study systems and active projects addressing genotype-phenotype association, comparative genomics, and population genomics. A key focus of the laboratory is to use genomic, epigenomic and transcriptomic data to understand the genetic basis and evolution of phenotypic traits. The appointee will determine the genetic basis of phenotypes in a non-model species. There will also be projects on avian population genomics. Data is readily available to ensure a quick and productive start. He/She will also have extensive opportunities to interact with collaborators and be involved in different evolutionary and ecological genomics projects.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees, cover letter and a statement of research interests and skills. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2023
Advertised: Dec 9, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Mar 31, 2023 (HK Time)
9) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 517339
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 517339), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, with good research experience in cell culture and molecular biology technique, including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. Those with research experience in purification of the endogenous complex for biochemical/structural study are highly preferred.
The appointee will participate in a collaborative research project investigating the molecular mechanism of the ultrafine anaphase bridge (UFB)-resolving complex (see Chan and West, 2018 Cell Cycle. PMCID: PMC6226235; Chan et al., 2018 Nature Cell Biology. PMCID: PMC5742284). Further information can be found at the lab website https://sites.google.com/site/garychanlab/home . Enquiries about the post should be sent to Dr. Gary Ying Wai Chan at gywchan@hku.hk .
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2023
Advertised: Nov 10, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Feb 28, 2023 (HK Time)
10) Post-doctoral Fellow in Photonics in the Department of Physics Apply now
Ref.: 517075
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Physics (25600)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Photonics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 517075), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Physics. Those with experience in topological photonics and metamaterials are welcome to apply. The appointees will work with Professor Shuang Zhang to pursue research in topological metamaterials and terahertz photonics. Professor Zhang’s research interests cover a wide range of topics in photonics, including but not limited to, topological metamaterials, metasurfaces, non-linear optics etc. The current publications of Professor Zhang’s group can be found at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sepjZ3sAAAAJ&hl=en
A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter, and a list of publications. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Professor Zhang by e-mail (shuzhang@hku.hk ) directly. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 30, 2022
Advertised: Nov 1, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 30, 2022 (HK Time)
11) Post-doctoral Fellow (2 posts) Apply now
Ref.: 517088
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Mathematics (25500)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (2 posts) in the Department of Mathematics (Ref.: 517088), to commence as soon as possible and no later than September 1, 2023 for two years with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree, with strong research track record in the areas of Number Theory or Arithmetic Geometry, and an excellent command of written and spoken English. The appointee will work in the research group under the supervision of Dr. Chun Yin Hui, and is expected to teach one course per year.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and three reference letters. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2022
Advertised: Oct 27, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2022 (HK Time)
12) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 517054
Work type: Full-time
Department: The Swire Institute of Marine Science (25401)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Swire Institute of Marine Science (Ref.: 517054), to commence on or before January 1, 2023 for two years.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Ecology, Marine Biology, Zoology, or other relevant disciplines. They should have a strong publication record and be experienced in research on the behaviour and ecophysiology of intertidal organisms. Those with relevant backgrounds in molecular biology and/or ecological modelling, have an interest in marine ecology and enjoy fieldwork and working in a hot collaborative environment (literally) are especially encouraged to apply.
The appointee will join Professor G.A. William’s Tropical Intertidal Ecology Group (https://www.tidehku.com/ ). The group’s current research interests focus on understanding how high shore species in the tropics persist in such an energy-limited and thermally extreme environment, and the role of acclimation in shaping behavioural responses and physiological tolerances of individuals. The appointee will undertake projects on any aspects of behaviour and ecophysiology of tropical intertidal organisms, involving mostly field surveys/manipulative experiments and laboratory physiological measurements. More information on current and future projects can be found at https://www.tidehku.com/research-interests.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online, and send a CV and nominate two referees directly to Professor G.A. Williams at hrsbwga@hku.hk . Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until November 10, 2022 (further extended to December 31, 2022 ) , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Advertised: Oct 21, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2022 (HK Time)
13) Post-doctoral Fellow Apply now
Ref.: 516729
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biological Sciences (26000)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Evolutionary and Conservation Genomics in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 516729), to commence in January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter for two years.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in evolutionary biology, population genetics, bioinformatics, conservation genetics or a related discipline, with a demonstrated record of research achievement. Those who are expected to complete a Ph.D. degree before the commencement date will also be considered. They should have experience in scripting in at least one language (preferably R or Python). Experience in shell scripting and working with computer clusters, working with whole genome or RAD-seq data, landscape/seascape genomics and inferring demographic history from genetic data would be highly advantageous. Fieldwork experience in marine ecosystems would also be beneficial.
The appointee will participate in projects on evolutionary and conservation genomics of flatfish, elasmobranchs and marine mammals. They will work on the development of predictive models of genetic diversity and differentiation using a combination of demographic modelling and seascape genetics, aimed at delineating conservation units including unsampled populations. They will also join other ongoing projects and have the possibility to contribute to studies on speciation, local adaptation, parallel evolution and conservation genetics of fishes and ringed seals. Several datasets are already at hand to ensure a rapid start of the work. The appointee will have opportunities to interact with collaborators and be involved in different evolutionary and ecological genetics projects, and participate in field work. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Paolo Momigliano at momi@hku.hk .
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees, cover letter and a statement of research interests and skills. Referees will be contacted only for shortlisted applicants. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2022
Advertised: Sep 28, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2022 (HK Time)
14) Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Photonics in the Department of Physics Apply now
Ref.: 516474
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Physics (25600)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Photonics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 516474), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 508956) need not re-apply.
January 31, 2023
Advertised: Sep 15, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Jan 31, 2023 (HK Time)
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