Career Opportunities

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Clinical Oncology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 532272) 

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• lead and support clinical and translational research initiatives
• develop, coordinate, and manage clinical trials in alignment with regulatory standards
• draft and submit grant proposals to secure research funding
• apply bioinformatics, biostatistics, and computational biology expertise to analyze complex datasets
• ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research
• provide leadership and mentorship to junior researchers
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, scientists, and industry partners
• disseminate research findings through high-impact publications and presentations

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, clinical research or related field
• strong clinical trial experience (design, execution, and regulatory submissions)
• proficiency in bioinformatics, statistical analysis (R, Python, SAS, or similar)
• fluent in English (written and spoken)
• proven grant-writing success and ability to secure funding
• strong academic track record (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations)
• leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team
• excellent communication and collaboration skills
• experience in translational research bridging lab discoveries to clinical applications
• knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, or local guidelines)
• prior experience in multi-center trials or industry-academic collaborations

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.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. 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 as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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