Professor/Associate Professor in Demography / Population Studies

University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Social Sciences (30000)
Rank
Associate Professor
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536252
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead research initiatives within the recently established HKU Research Hub of Population Studies.
  • Teach and supervise students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
  • Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading academic journals.
  • Contribute to the Department's research and teaching in population-related areas.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Demography or Sociology.
  • Strong scholarly track record with publications in leading academic journals.
  • Expertise in areas such as low fertility societies, family dynamics, migration, health, mortality, or computational/AI approaches to population research.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

Appointment

  • Full-time; Professor or Associate Professor position; exceptional candidates may be considered for direct tenure.

Key Dates

  • Start date: January 1, 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
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