Postdoctoral Researcher, Health Tech and Chinese Medicine

Green Living and Innovation Division

Ref: GID037/25, 10302

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision. 
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Conduct R&D work in the design, development, and evaluation processes for AI models and methodologies aimed at TCM diagnosis and treatment.
• Conduct desktop research and review on the Chinese Medicine, complementary Medicine and pharmaceutical-related local, national and international regulations
• Handling ad-hoc tasks as required with flexibility and adaptability to effectively address project needs and challenges.
• Preparing project proposals, detailed technical documents, and progress reports.
• Engaging with R&D partners (e.g. universities, technology suppliers, clients, and end-users), and participating in technology commercialization events (e.g. training sessions, seminars, conferences, and exhibitions locally and overseas).
• Traveling to Mainland China and other oversea locations occasionally for project implementation and new technology study

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Doctorate Degree from disciplines such as Data Science, Chinese Medicine, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Health or equivalent
• Relevant experience in medical,medicine and diagnosis related R & D projects or consultancy  preferred.
• Experience in R & D centers, INNOHK labs, smart/ digital health sectors or familiar in government funding schemes application (e.g. ITF, RGC funds, HMRF, CMDF) will be an advantage
• Good presentation and report writing skills, mature, self-motivated, and able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Good command of English, Cantonese and Putonghua

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2. This is a position funded by the Research Talent Hub Programme under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to conduct R&D project to 30 April 2026.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch 
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge!  Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!  

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered.  The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.  

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.