Substantiation-Track

City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity

Medical and dental schemes

Relocation assistance

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Job summary

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) invites applications for Chair Professor, Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor (on substantiation-track) in Economics, with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter and Brain. Successful candidates will build world-class research programmes, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise MPhil/PhD students.

Chairs/Professors may undertake administrative duties as required by the Head of Department.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or closely related fields by appointment time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in top journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise MPhil/PhD students and contribute to service.

Skills

Economics research

Empirical economics

Macroeconomics

Teaching

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

Addr 17/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building,
City University of HK,
83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Economics) in the Department of Economics and Finance [Ref. R/269/26]

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

Duties

The appointees are expected to make significant contribution in conducting quality research, teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervise MPhil/PhD students. The appointee at Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor is also expected to undertake administrative duties as required by the Head of Department.

Requirements

The Department invites applications at all levels: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor and Chair Professor. We seek strong candidates in all areas of economics, with particular interest in empirical economics and macroeconomics. Candidates are required to possess a PhD in Economics or closely related fields, with strong research potential and evidence of quality teaching.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk , or from the Department of Economics and Finance, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : [e-mail] ).

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

Best Global Universities Rankings #47 (U.S.News & World Report 2026-2027); World University Rankings #73 (THE 2026); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024, 2025 & 2026); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #14 (THE 2026) and #7 (QS 2026)