Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, KI, Hong Kong

Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine (MWLC) aims to contribute to the improvement of human health by conducting cutting-edge research in reparative medicine and related subjects, by creating a new platform for synergies between academia and innovation in Sweden and Hong Kong as well as China, and fostering future leaders in both academia and industry.

Description of research group and project

Dr. Linxian Li’s Laboratory has long interests in developing novel biomaterials for clinical applications. Committed to translating new materials for medical use, the Li group focuses on engineering functional materials for medical use and developing biomolecules as therapeutics. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for research initiatives in polymer chemistry for a wide-array of studies in medicine.

One postdoc position in Polymer Chemistry

We are searching for a postdoctoral researcher with the following qualifications and experience:

  • Applicants must hold a PhD with strong background in Polymer Chemistry.
  • Demonstrated experience in polymer synthesis and characterization.
  • Experience in characterization of polymer libraries will be considered an asset.
  • The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

The employment

This is a one-year fixed-term position, with the possibility of renewal.

The assignment is located at MWLC, Hong Kong, and the employment will follow local labour laws in Hong Kong.

A competitive remuneration package including 10% on top of basic salary (fully-taxable) intended as pension will be offered in addition to MPF employer’s contribution and medical benefits.

Entry requirement

At KI the Postdoctoral researcher position is regarded as an early career step after a doctoral degree. Qualified to be employed as a Postdoctoral researcher is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence.

Application process

An employment application must contain the following documents in English:

  1. A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
  2. A complete list of publications 
  3. A summary of current work (no more than one page)
  4. Applicants should arrange to have at least two letters of reference

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Hong Kong
Country
Reference number 2-2703/2019
Contact
  • Linxian Li, Assistant Professor, linxian.li@ki.se
Published 06.May.2019
Last application date 02.Jun.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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