What Jobs are available for Postdoctoral Research in Hong Kong?

Job Responsibilities
Applicants are expected to contribute to collaborative research projects in discovery of cancer biomarkers using large scale multi-omics approach, organoid technology, and novel animal models, as well as anti-cancer or immuno-oncology drug development.

Qualifications And Skills
Applicants with strong research background in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering and Biological Science, preferably in Cancer Biology, Immunology, Immuno-oncology, Molecular Biology, Genomic, Proteomic, Metabolomic, Bioinformatics Studies, Single Cell Technology or Medicinal Chemistry.

Essential
Applicants should:

• Possess a demonstrated track record of publishing academic research papers
• Understand CRISPR/Cas9 technology and high-throughput screening techniques
• Experienced in molecular biology laboratory techniques and handling mammalian cell culture

Desirable

• Specialised research interest in liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), biomarker identification, bioinformatics, cancer metabolism and hypoxia in cancer development
• Research interest and experience in tumour microenvironment
• Experienced in mouse models and xenograft models
• Experienced in animal handling technique

Applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English, strong communication skills, and be self-motivated, hardworking and able to work well in an interdisciplinary team.

The appointees shall work in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.

Overseas graduate is welcome to apply, the qualification awarding institution should be the top 100 institutions for STEM-related subjects in QS/Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni/Times Higher Education/U.S. News world university rankings.

Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow posts should possess a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said or related disciplines. (H03/2023/01/RP1)

Applicants for the Research Associate posts should have a master's degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said or related disciplines. (H03/2023/03/RP1)

Applicants for the Research Assistant posts should have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said or related disciplines. (H03/2023/05/RP1)

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

How To Apply
Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V. and research publication list, quoting the job reference number, with information of current/expected remuneration and availability, to

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposed. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Responsibilities
Applicants are expected to contribute to collaborative research projects in discovery of cancer biomarkers using large scale multi-omics approach, organoid technology, and novel animal models, as well as anti-cancer or immuno-oncology drug development.

Qualifications And Skills
Applicants with strong research background in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering and Biological Science, preferably in Cancer Biology, Immunology, Immuno-oncology, Molecular Biology, Genomic, Proteomic, Metabolomic, Bioinformatics Studies, Single Cell Technology or Medicinal Chemistry.

Essential
Applicants should:

• Possess a demonstrated track record of publishing academic research papers
• Understanding and/or experience in CRISPR/Cas9 technology, high-throughput screening techniques, next generation sequencing, and single cell sequencing technologies
• Experienced in molecular biology laboratory techniques and handling mammalian cell culture

Desirable

• Specialised research interest in multi-omics profiling, bioinformatics, cancer metabolism, T cell-based immunotherapies, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery
• Understanding and experience in drug sensitivity screen and identification of new drugs for personalized cancer immuno-therapy
• Experienced in mouse models, xenograft models and biobanking
• Experienced in animal handling technique
• Experienced in clinical trial and establishing translation research infrastructure

Applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English, strong communication skills, and be self-motivated, hardworking and able to work well in an interdisciplinary team.

The appointees shall work in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.

Overseas graduate is welcome to apply, the qualification awarding institution should be the top 100 institutions for STEM-related subjects in QS/Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni/Times Higher Education/U.S. News world university rankings.

Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow posts should possess a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said or related disciplines. (H03/2023/01/RP5)

Applicants for the Research Associate posts should have a master's degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said or related disciplines. (H03/2023/03/RP5)

Applicants for the Research Assistant posts should have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the said or related disciplines. (H03/2023/05/RP5)

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

How To Apply
Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V. and research publication list, quoting the job reference number, with information of current/expected remuneration and availability, to

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposed. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

(Appointment period: 12 months initially, with possibility of further appointment)

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "A Fully Integrated System for Intelligent Leather Inspection and Marking Planning".

Qualifications

Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow post should have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Fashion and Textiles or other related disciplines, and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.

Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master's degree in one of the afore- mentioned or other related disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.

Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the afore- mentioned or other related disciplines.

For all posts , applicants should also have strong knowledge and track record of pattern recognition, image processing, deep learning, or other related disciplines.

Remuneration

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee pension

Maternity leave

Medical Insurance

Paid sick time

Professional development

Work Location: In person

All applications applied through our system will be delivered directly to the advertiser and privacy of personal data of the applicant will be ensured with security.

(Appointment period: Each for eighteen to twenty-four months)

Duties

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "4D data-driven sports insole design".

Qualifications

Applicants for the Research Associate or Postdoc Fellow positions must hold a PhD in Fashion Technology / Human Biomechanics / Computer Science / Engineering Design or a related discipline. In addition, Research Associate applicants should have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.

Applicants for the Research Assistant position should have possess a Bachelor degree in one of the afore- mentioned or a related discipline.

Preference will be given to those with research experience in engineering design, human modelling and analysis, mechanical/industrial engineering, textile material sciences and evaluation, design and development of footwear, artificial intelligence, etc.

Application

Please provide a detailed curriculum vitae to the AiDLab through apply now. Part-time applicants are also welcome.

Remuneration

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee pension

Maternity leave

Medical Insurance

Paid sick time

Professional development

Work Location: In person

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant

(Ref. No.: AiDLab/P1.4/R

Duties:

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "ANTLER I". The project focuses on establishing an innovation in textiles for fashion, built in the digital realm using artificial intelligence. You will be part of a dynamic AI and fashion team responsible for backend software development and large language model engineering.

Qualifications:

For the Postdoctoral Fellow post, applicant should:

(a) Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in computer science, machine learning, data science, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline.

(b) Have demonstrable research experience in areas relevant to the project, such as computer vision, deep learning, or multimodal data integration.

(c) Possess strong programming skills, with practical expertise in Python and/or C++, and familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.

(d) Knowledge of design research and textile engineering will be advantageous For the Research Associate/ Assistant post, applicant should:

(a) Hold a Master's degree (for Research Associate) or Bachelor's degree (for Research Assistant) in computer science, data analytics, engineering, applied mathematics, or other relevant disciplines.

(b) Have experience or training in AI/ML tools, preferably including computer vision or NLP applications.

(c) Be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g. Python) and familiar with data processing or model development workflows

(d) Knowledge of design research and textile engineering will be advantageous Candidates with less qualification and experience may be considered at the level of Research Assistant.

For the Research Assistant post, applicants should have a degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, or a related discipline, with demonstrable programming skills and an interest in ensign research and textile engineering will be advantageous.

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant

(Ref. No.: AiDLab/P2.2/R

(Appointment period: 36 months)

Duties:

• The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project – FabricFlow: AI-Integrated Textile Supply Ecosystem. This interdisciplinary project addresses the critical challenges offragmented data, lack of traceability, and sustainability compliance in the global textile supplychain. By combining advanced AI techniques, including deep learning for fabric recognition,language models for supplier analysis, and real-time data integration, the project aims torevolutionise how fabric materials are identified, tracked, and validated across sourcing and production networks.
• You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing the underlying AI infrastructure,integrating supply chain data, and supporting the creation of intelligent tools that promotetransparency, sustainability, and efficiency in textile manufacturing and merchandisingworkflows.

Post No.1

Qualifications

For the Postdoctoral Fellow post, applicant should:

(a) Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in computer science, machine learning, datascience, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline.

(b) Have demonstrable research experience in areas relevant to the project, such as computervision, supply chain analytics, deep learning, or multimodal data integration.

(c) Possess strong programming skills, with practical expertise in Python and/or C++, andfamiliarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.

For the Research Associate/ Assistant post, applicant should:

(a)Hold a Master's degree (for Research Associate) or Bachelor's degree (for ResearchAssistant) in computer science, data analytics, engineering, applied mathematics, or otherrelevant disciplines.

(b) Have experience or training in AI/ML tools, preferably including computer vision or NLP

applications.

(c) Be proficient in at least one programming language (e.g. Python) and familiar with data

processing or model development workflows.

Post No.2

Qualifications

For the Postdoctoral Fellow post, applicant should:

(a) Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in computer science, natural language processing, machine learning, data science, computational linguistics, or a closely related discipline.

(b) Demonstrate research experience in language modelling, semantic data processing, or the application of large language models (LLMs) to structured and unstructured datasets.

(c) Have a strong foundation in machine learning, with practical experience in developing, fine-tuning, or evaluating deep learning models for NLP tasks (e.g. text classification, information extraction, entity recognition).

(d) Possess advanced programming skills in Python and familiarity with modern NLP frameworks such as HuggingFace Transformers, SpaCy, or related libraries, as well as experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow.

For the Research Associate/Assistant post, applicants should:

(a) Hold a Master's degree (for Research Associate) or Bachelor's degree (for Research Assistant) in computer science, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, or a related discipline.

(b) Have practical experience or coursework in NLP, text analytics, or applied language modelling, including exposure to tools such as Transformers, BERT, GPT, or related architectures.

(c) Be proficient in Python and familiar with libraries for NLP, data handling, and model development.

Candidates with less qualification and experience may be considered at the level of Research Assistant.

For the Research Assistant post, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, AI, linguistics with programming skills, or another relevant discipline, with demonstrated interest or coursework in natural language processing and data-driven AI applications.

Post No.3

Qualifications

For the Postdoctoral Fellow post, applicants should:

(a) Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in computer science, human–computer interaction (HCI), software engineering, AI systems design, or a closely related discipline.

(b) Demonstrate experience in designing and implementing end-to-end platforms that integrate machine learning models particularly language processing and/or computer

vision components into usable tools or applications.

(c) Have strong proficiency in software architecture, backend/frontend integration, and interface development for complex data systems.

(d) Be skilled in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript (e.g. React, ), or C++, and experienced with API development and deployment of AI models in production environments.

For the Research Associate/ Assistant post, applicants should:

(a) Hold a Master's degree (for Research Associate) or Bachelor's degree (for Research Assistant) in computer science, interactive systems, data engineering, or a related discipline.

(b) Have hands-on experience in developing web-based platforms, user interfaces, or backend systems, ideally involving AI model integration.

(c) Be proficient in programming languages commonly used in full-stack development (e.g. Python, JavaScript/React, HTML/CSS) and familiar with API and database design.

Candidates with less qualification and experience may be considered at the level of Research Assistant.

For the Research Assistant post, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, with demonstrable coding skills and interest in AI system deployment, interface development, or HCI.

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant (five posts)

(Ref. No.: AiDLab/P3.2/R

(Appointment period: Each for eighteen to twenty-four months)

Duties:

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "4D data-driven sports insole design".

Qualifications:

Applicants for the Research Associate or Postdoc Fellow positions must hold a PhD in Fashion Technology / Human Biomechanics / Computer Science / Engineering Design or a related discipline. In addition, Research Associate applicants should have at least 5 years of post qualification experience at the time of application.

Applicants for the Research Assistant position should have possess a Bachelor degree in one of the afore- mentioned or a related discipline.

Preference will be given to those with research experience in engineering design, human modelling and analysis, mechanical/industrial engineering, textile material sciences and evaluation, design and development of footwear, artificial intelligence, etc.

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Posting Date:

Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design Limited

Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate/Research Assistant (AiDLab/P1.4/R

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant

(. No.: AiDLab/P1.4/R

Duties:

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – "ANTLER I". The appointees will assist in (1) Collecting data from studies and running analysis of studies, (2)Development of Machine Learning approaches, (3) Work in collaboration with the project team to draw conclusions from those datasets and create presentations to describe the data, and (4) Create reports on user experience studies.

Qualifications:

For the Research Associate/ Assistant post, applicant should:

(a) have a MSc degree in Computer Science or another STEM related field;

(b) have a background in Machine Learning, Mathematics (STEM);

(c) have experience of user testing & data analysis

(d) have Python/coding skills and

(e) strong communication skills in English (both oral and written)

Candidates with less qualification and experience may be considered at the level of Research Assistant. For the Research Assistant post, applicants should have BSc degree in Computer Science or a relevant field.

Industry:

Education / Training

Job Category / Function:

Education (Research)

Job Position Level:

General

Employment Term:

Full Time

Min. Edu. Level Req:

-

Minimum QF Level attained:

-

Total Working Exp:

-

Salary(HKD):

-

Location:

Yau Tsim Mong District / Mong Kok

Benefits:

-

Applications are invited for appointment as
Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Associates/Assistants in Centre for Translational Stem Cell Biology
(Ref.:CTSCB , to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

The selected candidates will work in a company incorporated by the University of Hong Kong established to administer and support the University's innovation endeavours.

CTSCB projects are initiated and supervised by scientists and clinicians from The University of Hong Kong and University of Cambridge. Shortlisted candidates will be assigned to one to two projects in the Centre according to their expertise and experience. Centre is aiming to translate discoveries in regenerative medicine and genomic medicine into daily application and thus, those candidates will work on the R&D and business development of the project, which may involve pitching session and meetings with potential investors. Project scopes can be found in the below paragraphs.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline for the position of Postdoctoral Researchers, and at least Bachelor degree in the abovementioned disciplines for the position of Research Associates/Assistants. A strong publication/patent record for Postdoctoral Researchers would be a bonus. Research experiences in at least one of the areas including stem cells, regenerative medicine, cancer, heart disease, liver disease, animal models, immunology, embryology, genomics, genome-editing, and drug screening are desirable. Applicants should have a good practice of laboratory and team working. They should have a good command of written and spoken English, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated track record of wet laboratory experience. Applicants should also be self-motivated, innovative, and able to work well in an interdisciplinary team.

Projects involve translational works in drug screening, diagnosis, and clinical studies for regenerative medicine and genomic medicine.

Appointees are expected to conduct research projects with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists. Working off-campus may be required.

Candidates who are interested in working for our spinoff companies are highly welcome.

Applicants should provide (1) cover letter showing the interest in specific project, and (2) up-to-date C.V. with a research publication list and referees' contact information.

For inquiries, please send an email to

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposed.
The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.
A highly competitive remuneration package regarding qualifications and experiences will be offered, in addition to at least 18 days of annual leaves and medical & dental group insurance coverage.