Mentoring PostDoc

Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in a postdoc position. Please send lingxi.chen@cityu.edu.hk the following:

  • Personal Statement
    • including your past research experience and publications, your future research plans, and why you would like to work with us
  • CV
  • Transcripts
  • Contact information for 2–3 referees

We are primarily seeking candidates with strong research interests for AI algorithm implementation for biomedical sciences.

General Requirements

  • Ph.D. on either the programming/algorithm side (Computer Science, Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Software Engineering, etc.) or the domain side (Biology, Bioinformatics, etc.) (Compulsory)
  • At least two first-author publications in a JCR top-10% journal (Compulsory)
  • Strong synergy with the lab’s research directions (Compulsory)
  • Strong academic writing (papers/grants) and English communication skills (Preferred)
  • Passion for Learning: We seek individuals with a strong desire to expand their knowledge across both computer science and biomedical science.
  • Commitment to a Research Career: Our ideal candidates aspire to make a significant research impact and view the postdoc as a stepping stone toward a lifelong research or faculty position.

Available Postdoctoral Fellowship Programmes

We would be glad to help strong candidates prepare for the following fellowships.

  • RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS).
    • Provides 60 awardees per year with 24 months of full-time postdoctoral support (extendable by up to 12 months), including an annual stipend of ~HKD425,000 (inclusive of a ~HKD13,500 travel allowance).
    • Eligibility: PhD conferred on or after 1 January 2023 (not more than three years before the exercise year), or to be completed by 31 August 2027; and a legal right to work and reside in Hong Kong during the fellowship.
    • Application submitted to the university by the end of August; final results announced in April if nominated by the university.
    • Details: https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/jrfs/
  • Jockey Club STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application.
    • Up to 10 Fellowships are awarded in each cohort. Each Fellowship lasts a maximum of four years, including an up to 12-month local industry attachment.
    • Fellows will receive a stipend of up to $530,000 per annum for three years. Upon successful completion of the Fellowship, an additional 15% gratuity will be offered.
    • Academic Development and Exchange Allowance (up to $30,600 per annum for three years)
    • Research Project Seed Funding (up to $300,000)
    • Translational Research Industry Attachment Subsidy in an eligible local organisation (up to 50% of the salary, capped at $30,000 per month, for a maximum of 12 months, in addition to the three-year stipends)
    • Beyond financial benefits, the Fellowship offers exceptional opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration, contributing knowledge locally and globally.
    • Details: https://www.jcstem.hk/en