Assistant Research Officer / Research Officer
Join an antiviral drug discovery project focusing on conserved viral RNA elements at the University of Hong Kong.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD and expertise in medicinal chemistry, computational drug discovery, or RNA structural biology.
Overview
The Department of Microbiology within the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of Hong Kong is seeking an Assistant Research Officer or Research Officer on a temporary or fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will contribute to an antiviral drug discovery project aimed at targeting conserved viral RNA elements through small-molecule approaches. Responsibilities include conducting viral RNA target analysis, structural modeling, virtual screening, assay development, and early-stage drug discovery. Applicants are expected to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality research outputs in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
- Contribute to viral RNA target analysis, RNA structure modeling, and virtual screening.
- Prioritize compounds and design small molecules for early-stage drug discovery.
- Develop assays and execute end-to-end research projects in RNA-targeted therapeutics.
- Design and implement translational research strategies and conduct biostatistical analysis to interpret experimental data.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to share knowledge and deliver research results.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. degree
Language: English proficiency for professional research and communication
Instruction: English
- At least 3 years of relevant postdoctoral research experience working on related projects
- Expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, RNA structural biology, or computational chemistry
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant postdoctoral research experience
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-31 · open until filled
Applicants must submit their applications online through the official University of Hong Kong portal. The application must include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications begins on November 9, 2026, and continues until the position is filled or until the deadline.
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