Job Description

SCHOOL OF CHINESE MEDICINE

CENTRE FOR CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE DRUG DEVELOPMENT

Research Assistant Professor (26270087)

The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) at Hong Kong Baptist University is seeking a high calibre Research Assistant Professor to join in the Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development (CDD), which is located in the Hong Kong Science Park.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality and innovative research on the phytochemistry, formulation, and pharmacological mechanisms of CHM;
• Lead & participate in multiple interdisciplinary R&D projects to drive the translational development of CHM-based drug candidates;
• Transfer academic knowledge into innovative technologies for impactful research outputs;
• Supervise junior researchers and students; and
• Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Hold a Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceuticals, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related disciplines, with postdoctoral research experience preferred;
• Demonstrated expertise in CHM-based new drug R&D, spanning preparation processes, quality control, and pharmacological mechanisms;
• Demonstrated capacity to independently design research protocols, interpret scientific findings, and maintain a strong publication record, and an established track record in obtaining external funding/research grants;
• Innovative, self-motivated with good planning and organisational skills;
• Team-oriented, with excellent communication skills; and
• Good English communication skills and the ability to write clearly.

Work Location: Hong Kong Science Park and Hong Kong Baptist University

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for up to three 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 at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works, a brief statement of their research interest and research plan. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacypolicy.

The University reserves the right not to make appointments for the posts advertised, and the appointments will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.