Job offer

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong is inviting applications for several Tenure-Track Clinical Professor positions in the LKS Faculty of Medicine. Candidates should have a strong research background, teaching commitment, and specialist registration or eligibility, along with competitive benefits including salary and housing allowances.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Annual leave and medical benefits

Contract-end gratuity

Retirement benefits scheme contribution

Housing benefits

Monthly cash allowance

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with the Hong Kong Medical Council or eligibility for certification.
• Distinguished record of impactful research.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Key role in teaching, research, and clinical programmes.
• Foster academic collaboration and strategic development.
• Mentor early-career researchers and supervise students.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

MD, MS, PhD

Job description

Organisation/Company THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 10 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Ref.:531361

Work type:Full-time

Department:Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000)

Categories:Professoriate Staff

HKUMed is now seeking exceptional candidates in the following disciplines to join its ranks:

Anaesthesiology/ Cancer Medicine/ Clinical Oncology/ Community Medicine/ Critical Care Medicine/ Diagnostic Radiology/ Emergency Medicine/ Family Medicine and Primary Care/ Medical Oncology/ Medicine/ Microbiology/ Obstetrics and Gynaecology/ Ophthalmology/ Orthopaedics and Traumatology/ Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/ Pathology/ Psychiatry/ Surgery

Applications are invited for appointments asTenure-Track Clinical Professor (several posts) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine(Ref.: 531361), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidate may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.

Applicants should possess a specialist registration with the Hong Kong Medical Council (or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration), and preferably other relevant higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, MS, PhD). They should have a distinguished and sustained record of high-quality impactful research, as indicated by publications and competitive grants, with demonstrated clinical excellence. They should also have achieved international recognition for scholarship and professional expertise. In addition, applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to, and evidence of, excellence in teaching, curriculum development, capacity building, mentoring early career researchers and supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated administrative leadership in universities or healthcare settings.

Appointees shall be mapped to the relevant departments and take up a key role in achieving the highest standard of quality in all aspects of its teaching, research and clinical programmes; fostering academic collaboration within and outside the Faculty/University; as well as pursuing new strategic directions for the further development of their respective departments. They may be assigned to discharge duties at hospital(s) and clinic(s) affiliated with HKU Health System.Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 530212) need not re-apply.

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 appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and provide (a) an executive summary describing their most outstanding accomplishments and qualifications; (b) an up-to-date C.V. and a publication list highlighting their best papers; and (c) a 1-page description of their future research and career plan. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue untilSeptember 10, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.