{"job":{"jobId":1210032,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":493,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Post-doctoral Fellow in Big Data Genomics for Drug Repurposing","description":"\n\n<p><b>Work type:</b> Full-time\n<b>Department:</b> School of Public Health (22400)\n<b>Categories:</b> Academic-related Staff</p>\n\n\n<p>Applications are invited for appointment as <strong>Post-doctoral Fellow in Big Data Genomics for Drug Repurposing in the School of Public Health</strong> (Ref.: 502042), to commence as soon as possible for two or three years, with the possibility of renewal.</p>\n\n\n<p>Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in epidemiology, genetics, or other relevant disciplines. A good track record of publications would be an advantage but not essential. Preference will be given to those with research experience in using genetics to evaluate medication effects in large biobanks, summary statistics from genome-wide association studies, and/or Mendelian randomization in general.</p>\n\n\n<p>The appointee will conduct research using the “Children of 1997” birth cohort, one of the flagship cohorts of the School of Public Health, together with UK Biobank and summary statistics from genome-wide association studies, to evaluate health effects of medications, in particular the pleiotropic effects. He/She will also write scientific publications, grant proposals and reports; and assist in general administrative, operational and other duties as assigned. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Dr. Ryan Au Yeung at <a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:ayslryan@hku.hk\" rel=\"no-follow\">ayslryan@hku.hk</a>.</p>\n\n\n<p>A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.</p>\n\n\n<p>The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a relevant research publication. Review of applications will start on September 21, 2020 and continue until <strong><u>November 30, 2020</u></strong>, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/job/502042/postdoctoral-fellow-in-big-data-genomics-for-drug-repurposing","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|224476","original_domain":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/224476/post-doctoral-fellow-in-big-data-genomics-for-drug-repurposing/?LinkSource=PremiumListing","original_isPremium":"true","closeType":2,"closedAt":null,"requireEducation":0,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":"ayslryan@hku.hk","managerName":"THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":null,"log_hit":2,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"createdAt":"2020-09-08T00:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2020-09-18T11:16:59.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":493,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"University of Hong Kong","name_en":"The University of Hong Kong","name_alt":",THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG,","introduction":"<p>The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is renowned for its academic excellence, world-class research programmes, global connections and social impact. Inspired by its rich heritage, but always looking forward, HKU invites students to an educational journey that will prepare them to become globally-minded thinkers and leaders, and to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.</p>\n","logoImg":"","logoImgSquare":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/images/ashdahsdjas_346562076043.jpg","homepageUrl":"https://www.hku.hk/","infoUrl":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-hong-kong","country":"HK","state":"Pokfulam","location":"아시아","address":"9/F, Knowles Building Pok Fu Lam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong","phoneNumber":"(852) 2859 2111","faxNumber":"(852) 2858 2549","type":1,"univType1":"대학","univType2":"대학교","univType3":"","univType4":"본교","establishedAt":"1911-03-30T00:00:00.000Z","count_majors":null,"count_students":null,"meta_competitiveness":"","publishState":1,"updatedAt":"2020-04-16T16:08:42.000Z","createdAt":"2020-03-04T20:13:07.000Z","default_1_bannerImage":null,"default_1_bannerImageMobile":null,"default_2_bannerImage":null,"default_2_bannerImageMobile":null,"default_3_bannerImage":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/images/hongkong_846776868061.jpg","default_3_bannerImageMobile":"https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/jobs.ac.kr/dev/images/hongkong_999369325201.jpg"}}