Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biochemistry, Biodiversity, Conservation, Cell Biology, Chemical Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Marine Science, Microbiology, Physiology, Developmental Biology, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department / Unit: School of Life Sciences Closing Date: Until the posts are filled The School of Life Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (http://www.sls.cuhk.edu.hk) is seeking for tenure-track faculty members at Assistant Professor or higher level. We provide an excellent multi-disciplinary environment to encourage research collaboration within and outside the School. We welcome outstanding candidates in, but not limited to, biochemistry, biodiversity and conservation, cell biology, chemical biology, entrepreneurship and biotechnology, food and nutritional science, genomics and bioinformatics, marine science, microbiology, physiology and developmental biology, plant and agricultural science, structural biology, and synthetic biology. Successful candidates are expected to complement and enhance existing strengths of the School. Applicants should have a relevant PhD degree and postdoctoral research experiences. Successful candidates are expected to (a) develop a strong independent research programme with external grant support; (b) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and (c) perform service duties for the School and the University. The School offers internationally competitive salary and fringe benefits. The appointees will be provided with a competitive start-up package including research fund and lab space and are supported by the excellent research platforms in the School including the advanced live-cell imaging platform (STED, two photon, light-sheet etc.), cryo-electron microscopy (EM)/electron tomography (ET)/focus ion beam (FIB), mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, genomics and bioinformatics, X-ray diffractometer and NMR spectrometer. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis up to 3 years, which subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Exceptional candidates can also be considered with direct tenured positions. Applicants should submit an online application and attach (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a research plan; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy/experience; and (4) the names and contact information of three referees. CUHK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality, inclusivity, diversity and the highest ethical standards. For enquiries, please contact the School Director via email (laurenlee@cuhk.edu.hk). The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates are expected to develop a strong independent research program supported by external grants, teach courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and fulfill service duties for the School and the University. The role involves contributing to and enhancing the existing research strengths within the School of Life Sciences.