Research Assistant Professor (Chinese Herbal Medicine and Gut Microbiology) (PR0371/20-21)                                                                                              

The appointee is expected to perform the following roles:

● conduct high quality and innovative research to explore the role of gut microbiota in mediating the effects of Chinese herbal formula on human health and develop microbiome-targeted therapeutic remedies;

● supervise research staff and PhD students;

● apply external competitive research grants; and

● undertake any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

● a PhD degree or equivalent in microbiology or related disciplines;

● at least three years of postdoctoral training with extensive experience in microbiology or human/animal microbial ecology;

● proficiency in microbiology techniques including anaerobic culture, strain isolation and identification;

● a very strong track record in appealing external grant record and outstanding publication in the above-mentioned research areas or experience in publishing SCI paper as the first author;

● innovative and creative with good planning and organisational skills; and

● the ability to multitask.

Initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years.  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.