Applications are invited for:

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellow(s)

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, working with more than 150 ophthalmologists and visual scientists in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, is committed to advancing patient service, research, training and education to the highest possible standard in all major areas of ophthalmology and visual sciences. The Department has a strong track record and profile in international ophthalmology, and is dedicated to worthwhile community programmes and public education projects. The Department, always ‘in search of excellence’, is highly committed to supporting career development of all staff members.

Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree; (ii) proficiency in English; (iii) the ability to work independently and with a team; and (iv) a keen interest in research work preferably in the field of ophthalmology and visual sciences. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in at least one of the following areas: (1) molecular genetics; (2) epidemiology; (3) medical statistics; (4) artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms software engineering; and/or (5) ophthalmic investigations.

Duties include (a) co-ordinating and overseeing research projects related to children eye diseases; (b) developing research methods; (c) merging and processing clinical and investigative data; (d) preparing statistical analysis and manuscript; and (e) performing other departmental tasks as assigned.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.