Tenure-Track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Professor in Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Physics (25600)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536535
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate physics courses.
  • Conduct cutting-edge research in condensed matter physics.
  • Secure research grants and funding.
  • Supervise PhD students and mentor graduate researchers.
  • Serve on departmental and faculty committees.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a Ph.D. degree in Physics or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrate strong commitment to research and teaching.
  • Conduct research aligned with condensed matter physics programs.
  • Show strong abilities in undergraduate teaching and graduate mentoring.

Appointment

  • Tenure-Track: Three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal and tenure consideration before expiry of second three-year contract; exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for tenure-track appointment.

Key Dates

  • Application review start: As soon as possible
  • Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (or until posts are filled, whichever is earlier)
  • Commencement date: As soon as possible
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