Post-Doctoral Fellow (Several Posts) in Metabolic Medicine and Immunometabolism

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Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in Metabolic Medicine and Immunometabolism (Ref.: 536450) We now invite applications for the captioned posts which focus in Metabolic Medicine and Immunometabolism, in the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, and the State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Duties and Responsibilities Conduct research on chronic metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, ageing, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH), neurodegenerative disorders, and biostatistics Discover and characterize novel humoral factors and biomarkers involved in the regulation of metabolic homeostasis Perform biomedical experiments involving molecular biology techniques and biostatistical analysis Undertake other duties as assigned 5.5 workday per week is required Requirements a Ph.D. degree, preferably with experience in molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, multi-omics, and/or manipulation of genetically-modified mice Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to share knowledge, work efficiently, and perform under pressure both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. For more information about our research directions, please visit our lab website: https://www.sklpb.hku.hk 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. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 534218) need not re-apply. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above posts. 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 from June 16, 2026 and continue until August 31, 2026 , or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency