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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Biomedical Sciences

Join a dynamic research team investigating synthetic biology approaches for advanced vaccine development and cancer immunotherapy.

Best for:Best for biomedical PhD graduates with strong expertise in synthetic biology, molecular biology, or immunology and experience in vaccine or cancer research.

University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · R2 · Recognised researcher
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synthetic biologymRNA-LNP vaccinescancer immunotherapyimmunologybioinformaticsartificial intelligence in medicine
This is a postdoc position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Until filled
rolling
Funding
Salaried
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Start date
as soon as possible
Full-time
Location
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Overview

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position within the School of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research projects focused on synthetic biology, mRNA-LNP vaccine development, cancer immunotherapy, and AI-assisted biomedical data analysis. Responsibilities include experimental design, molecular cloning, animal experiments, immune profiling, and manuscript preparation. The initial appointment is for one year, with potential for renewal based on performance and funding.

Post-Doctoral FellowSynthetic BiologyVaccine DevelopmentCancer ImmunotherapyMolecular BiologyImmunologySingle-cell RNA sequencingBiomedical Data Analysis

What you'll do

  • Conduct independent and collaborative research projects on synthetic biology for vaccine development and cancer treatment.
  • Perform experimental design, molecular cloning, and mRNA construct preparation.
  • Execute vaccine formulation, evaluation, and cell-based assays.
  • Conduct animal experiments and immune profiling, including flow cytometry and cytokine profiling.
  • Analyze complex biological datasets using single-cell and computational approaches.
  • Prepare research manuscripts for publication and present findings at scientific meetings.
  • Assist in grant proposal preparation and mentor junior students or laboratory members.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in synthetic biology, immunology, vaccinology, molecular biology, bioengineering, computational biology, artificial intelligence, or a related discipline

Language: English proficiency for academic writing and communication

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong experimental and analytical skills in a relevant biomedical discipline
  • Proficiency in scientific writing and oral communication
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
Nice to have
Experience in mRNA/LNP vaccine developmentExperience in cancer immunotherapyExperience with bacterial infection models and mouse experimentsFamiliarity with flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, or single-cell RNA sequencingExpertise in bioinformatics or AI-assisted biomedical data analysis
Eligibility
  • Must hold a recognized PhD degree in a relevant field

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Duration
1 year in the first instance, with possibility of renewal
Programme
University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong

How to apply

Deadline: 2027-01-13 · open until filled

Applicants must submit their applications online through the university's career portal. A comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum vitae must be uploaded as part of the online submission process. Review of applications begins on October 27, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Documents required
  • CV
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Lab
School of Biomedical Sciences
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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