Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Restorative Dental Science of the Faculty of Dentistry

Applications are invited for appointment as a Post-doctoral Fellow
in the Division of Restorative Dental Science of the Faculty of
Dentistry (Ref.:537760) for two years, with the possibility of
renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding
availability.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Dentistry, Cariology,
Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry or a related
field. They should demonstrate outstanding experimental, writing,
and communication skills. They must demonstrate a strong command of
written and spoken English, high levels of self-motivation,
innovation, and the ability to work effectively in an
interdisciplinary team environment. Preference will be given to
candidates with research experience in biomaterial development for
caries management, or related translational research in
cariology.

The appointee will be involved in research projects focused on
developing, characterizing, and assessing biomaterials and
approaches for caries arrest, remineralization, and caries risk
prediction. Enquiries about the post should be sent to Professor
Chu Chun Hung at chchu@hku.hk
.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical
benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.
Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site
(https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of
applications will start as soon as possible and continue until
December 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is
earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer
and

is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and
transparency

Advertised: Nov 2, 2026 (HK Time)

Applications close: Dec 31, 2026 (HK Time)