Tenure-Track Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor

HKUMed – The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Housing benefits as applicable

Retirement benefits scheme

Job summary

A prestigious university in Hong Kong is seeking applications for the position of Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. The role requires strong research expertise, particularly in bioinformatics and computational biology, along with a commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Competitive salary with benefits, including annual leave and medical coverage, will be offered, alongside opportunities for career advancement. Applications are accepted online until October 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of high-quality research and publications.
• Evidence of international recognition and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning.
• Collaborative scholarship across disciplines toward new research initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research and attract grants.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Perform administrative duties as required.
• Appointment rank will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. If the candidate’s research output, experience, and qualifications are of higher caliber, they may be considered for an Associate Professor position, reflecting their seniority and leadership in the field.

Skills

Bioinformatics

High-throughput sequencing data analysis

Computational biology

Data science

Artificial intelligence in biomedical problems

Statistical modeling

Data mining

Pipeline development for genomics

Research in neurodevelopmental studies

Education

Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in the Department of
Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534824), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates for the position of Associate Professor may be considered for appointment on tenure terms, subject to University’s approval.

Note: the original text contains run-ons and formatting that has been consolidated into clear sections below.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants.
• Evidence of international recognition.
• Strong record of scholarship with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new research initiatives.
• Strong commitment to engaging students in inquiry-based learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Expertise

• Expertise in bioinformatics, high-throughput sequencing data analysis, and computational biology is essential.
• Skills in applying data science and artificial intelligence to biomedical problems are highly valued.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling, data mining, and pipeline development for genomics and neurodevelopmental research will enhance a candidate’s profile.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research and attract competitive grants to maintain active research programmes.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise research postgraduate students.
• Perform administrative duties as required.
• Appointment rank will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. If the candidate’s research output, experience, and qualifications are of higher caliber, they may be considered for an Associate Professor position, reflecting their seniority and leadership in the field.

Department information

Additional information about the Department is available at https://paed.hku.hk/en1/ .

Salary and benefits

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

Application process

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (http://jobs.hku.hk), and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, 2 or 3 most significant research publications, and contact information for at least three referees. Review of applications will start on May 28, 2026 and continue until October 5, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.