Assistant Professor(s)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for full-time non-clinical Assistant Professorships. Successful candidates will establish independent neuroscience research programs and supervise postgraduate students, with opportunities for modest teaching and collaboration.

Appointments are normally made on a 3-year contract basis, with potential renewal subject to performance and funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience with post-doctoral training.
• Competitive track record with publications in peer-reviewed neuroscience journals.
• Evidence of fellowships or competitive grants.
• Ability to work independently and with collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Develop significant independent neuroscience research projects.
• Supervise postgraduate research students.
• Contribute to teaching at a modest level.

Skills

PhD in neuroscience

Post-doctoral training

Strong publication record

Fellowships or research grants

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD required

Job description

The Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI)

(Ref.: 260001IV) (Closing Date: Until the positions are filled)

The Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute (GCNI) is a university-level research institute at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Honouring the first Dean of CUHK’s Medical School, Prof Gerald Choa, the GCNI will consolidate and expand the neuroscience community, creating an internationally competitive research environment.

The Institute welcomes applications from individuals who are highly devoted to innovative neuroscience research and who value the opportunity to work in close collaboration with a talented and growing neuroscience community. The open positions are full-time non-clinical Assistant Professorships.

Applicants should have:

• (i) a PhD degree with post-doctorial training and working experience in neuroscience;
• (ii) a competitive track record of research and publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed neuroscience journals;
• (iii) a record of award of competitive fellowships or research grants;
• (iv) the ability to work independently and with collaborative groups.

Appointees are expected to:

• (a) develop significant independent research projects;
• (b) supervise postgraduate research students;
• (c) perform a modest amount of teaching.

Appointees will be provided with appropriate laboratory and office space, and a start-up package commensurate with their qualification and experience.

Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for 3 years initially, which, subject to performance, funding, and mutual agreement, may be renewed for another 3-year appointment, and finally, consideration of substantiation (i.e., ‘tenure’).

Applicants should submit an online application and attach:

• (1) a curriculum vitae together with a publications list;
• (2) the names and contact information of three referees.

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.