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Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics, Immunology, and Molecular Virology for Respiratory Vaccine Development The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience is offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment is a full-time one-year or two-year temporary contract, renewable subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Country
Hong Kong
University
The University of Hong Kong
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About this position
The University of Hong Kong is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute within the School of Public Health.
The appointee will contribute to collaborative projects developing live-attenuated vaccine strategies for influenza and other respiratory diseases. Research may focus on characterizing immune mechanisms in human cell samples and organoids, or on molecular virology and antigen diversification for vaccine development.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in biological or medical sciences and have experience in B-cell and T-cell immunology or virology/microbiology, together with a proven research record. Desirable expertise includes respiratory viruses, vaccine or drug development, innate immunity, ATAC-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq data analysis. Strong written and spoken English, communication skills, independence, attention to detail, and teamwork are required.
This is a full-time one- or two-year temporary appointment, with possible renewal subject to funding and performance. A competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits are provided. Applications should be submitted online with an up-to-date CV by 12 November 2026, or earlier if the position is filled.
Funding details
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience is offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment is a full-time one-year or two-year temporary contract, renewable subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
What's required
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in biological or medical sciences, experience in B-cell and T-cell immunology or virology/microbiology, and a proven research track record. Strong communication skills and a good command of spoken and written English are essential. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, responsible, self-motivated, able to work independently and in teams, and preferably have experience with respiratory virus projects, vaccine or drug development, innate immunity, ATAC-seq, or single-cell RNA-seq dataset analysis.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Hong Kong application portal and upload an up-to-date CV. Applications will be reviewed until 12 November 2026 or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.
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