The appointee is expected to perform the following roles:

•  conduct high quality and innovative pre-clinical research to elucidate the role of gut microbiota in the etiology and progression of gastrointestinal diseases;

•  supervise junior research staff and students;

•  apply for external competitive research grants; and

•  undertake any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

•  a PhD degree in microbiology, bioinformatics, physiology, biomedical sciences or similar discipline with a strong publication record;

•  research experience in one of the areas including gut microbiome, cell biology, and/or molecular biology is desirable;

•  the ability to write research papers in English;

•  innovative, self-motivated with good planning and organisational skills; and

•  the ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team.

Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year.  Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications to chmd@hkbu.edu.hk.