Tenure-Track Associate Professor in Pediatric Bioinformatics

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research and attract grants.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Perform administrative duties as required.

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

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.