The University of Hong Kong is at the international forefront of higher learning and research, with more than 100 teaching departments and sub-divisions of studies, and more than 60 research institutes and centres. It has over 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 48 countries. English is the medium of instruction. The University is committed to international standards for excellence in scholarship and research.Post-Doctoral FellowshipsApplications are invited for a number of positions as Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) (Ref: RF-2006/2007-128) at the University of Hong Kong, tenable on or before July 31, 2007. Appointments will be made on fixed-term contracts for a period of 2-3 years.

PDF posts are created specifically to bring new impetus and vigour to the University’s research enterprise. Positions are available from time to time to meet the strategic research needs identified by the University. In this round of advertisement, PDF positions are available in the following Faculties/Departments/School/Centre/Institute:
- Architecture
- School of Humanities (Philosophy)
- Real Estate and Construction
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Centre of Cancer Research
- Computer Science
- Microbiology
- Medicine
- Chemistry
- Surgery
- Physics
- Ecology & Biodiversity
- Law
- Psychology
- Centre for the Advancement of University Teaching
- Institute of Molecular Technology for Drug Discovery and Synthesis

Requirements
PDFs are expected to devote full-time to research. Applicants should be doctoral degree holders having undertaken original research that has contributed to the body of knowledge. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Annual leave and medical benefits will also be available.

Procedures
Prospective applicants are invited to visit the following webpage to view the full list of the research areas and their home Faculties/Departments/ Schools/Centres for which PDF positions are currently available. Before preparing an application they should contact the Head of the appropriate academic unit to ascertain that their research expertise matches the research area for which a vacant PDF post is available.

Applicants must submit a completed University application form, which should clearly state which position they are applying for; and in which academic discipline. They should also provide further information such as details of their research experience, publications, research proposals, etc.

Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Fax (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; E-mail: apptunit@hkucc.hku.hk).

Closes October 9, 2006. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

For more information, please visit the website.