The appointee is expected to perform the following roles:

• ● conduct high quality and innovative research related to medicinal chemistry and pharmacokinetics of Chinese herbal formula;

• ● supervise junior research staff and students;

• ● apply for external competitive research grants; and

• ● undertake any other duties as assigned.

Potential candidates should have:

• ● a PhD degree in the pharmacology, biomedical sciences or similar discipline, with a strong publication record/a PhD degree in the Chinese Medicine Medicinal Chemistry with research experience and in Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM) active components analysis and efficacy/pharmacodynamics studies 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 up to 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.