Lecturer in Bioinformatics in the School of Biomedical Sciences

University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Lecturer in Bioinformatics at the School of Biomedical Sciences. The appointee will teach bioinformatics and contribute to related programmes. Applicants should hold a PhD and have at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong teaching and teamwork skills.

The appointment is on a three-year fixed-term basis with potential renewal. A highly competitive salary, leave and medical benefits accompany the post, with retirement benefits

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, biomedical data science, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant teaching/ research experience.
• Excellent motivation in teaching and learning; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Teach bioinformatics across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Conduct tutorials and demonstrations; support curriculum design.
• Develop teaching materials and collaborate on innovative pedagogical approaches.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD in bioinformatics or related field

Job description

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in Bioinformatics in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 537614), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, biomedical data science, or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Excellent motivation in teaching and learning should be demonstrated in teaching bioinformatics and related disciplines. The appointee will contribute to the bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy undergraduateand postgraduate programmes. Applicants should also have strong communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and as a team, and be able to multitask.

The appointee will be responsible for teaching, conducting tutorials and demonstrations, supporting curriculum design, and developing teaching materials. He/She will work closely with a team of colleagues dedicated to the development and delivery of innovative pedagogical approaches to improve student learning across the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salary tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.