About the position
Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow
in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine
(Ref.: 537727), to commence as soon as possible for one to two
years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding
availability and satisfactory performance.
This post mainly works in Science Park but occasionally work in
HKU.
Requirements
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in medicinal chemistry,
chemical biology, RNA biology, computational chemistry, or a
related discipline.
They should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, with a proven ability to work effectively both
independently and within multidisciplinary teams. The successful
candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with colleagues,
proactively share knowledge, and consistently deliver high-quality
results in a fast-paced and deadline-driven research
environment.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in
medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, RNA structural biology,
RNA–small molecule interactions, computational chemistry,
cheminformatics, or AI-assisted virtual drug screening .
Experience in RNA-targeted therapeutics, molecular docking, RNA
binding assays, structure–activity relationship analysis, or
computational drug discovery would be highly advantageous.
Duties
The appointee will join an antiviral drug discovery project focused
on developing small-molecule approaches to target conserved viral
RNA elements. He/She will contribute to viral RNA target analysis,
RNA structure modeling, virtual screening, compound prioritization,
small-molecule design, assay development, and early-stage drug
discovery.
What We Offer
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical
benefits.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above post.
Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review
of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until
December 31, 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever
is earlier.
Advertised: Oct 22, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2026 (HK Time)
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