Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (21500)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534426
Application deadline
14 May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent and collaborative research of high academic merit in psychiatry and related fields.
  • Secure competitive external research funding to maintain an active research programme.
  • Contribute to teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
  • Supervise research postgraduate students.
  • Undertake administrative and service duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in psychiatry, psychology, public health, population health, data science, epidemiology, or a related discipline.
  • Proven track record of impactful research, publications, and external grants.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Experience in teaching or mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychiatry.

Appointment

  • Full-time — Contract: 3-year fixed-term with possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before expiry of second 3-year contract.

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible.
  • Application review start: April 14, 2026.
  • Application review end: May 14, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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