Assistant Professor(s) in Neuroscience

The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for full-time, non-clinical Assistant Professor positions at the Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute. The appointee will join an internationally competitive neuroscience community and contribute to innovative research in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Applicants should have a PhD with post-doctoral neuroscience training, a strong publication record, and evidence of competitive fellowships or grants.

Qualifications

• PhD with post-doctoral training in neuroscience.
• Competitive track record of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Record of award of competitive fellowships or research grants.
• Ability to work independently and with collaborative groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop significant independent research projects.
• Supervise postgraduate research students.
• Perform teaching as part of duties.

Skills

Independent research

Collaborative work

Publications

Grant/fellowship experience

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Job description

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute

Assistant Professor(s)

(Ref: 260001IV)

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-doctoral 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; and (2) the names and contact information of three referees.

Application Procedure

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.