Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Postdoctoral Fellow (several posts)
(Ref. 260113003)
[Appointment period: each for twenty-four months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research projects - “Molecular mechanisms underlying the clinical persistence, pathogenesis and host defense of multidrug-resistant and hypervirulent K. pneumonaie”, “Multi-disciplinary approaches to tackle the global public health threat of hypervirulent and multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae” and “Development of bacterial pseudaminic acid-based vaccine to combat infections caused by multidrug resistant bacteria”.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Sheng Chen at telephone number 3400 8619 or via email at sheng.chen@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 20 January 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 13 January 2026