Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and School of Biomedical Sciences

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (21500)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537258
Application deadline
1 Jan 2027

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research in biological mechanisms of mental disorders and neuropsychiatric diseases.
  • Publish research articles in high-impact journals and secure competitive grants.
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise research postgraduate students.
  • Perform administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
  • Evidence of international recognition and strong scholarship record with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines.
  • Strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Strong track record of high-quality research demonstrated through publications and external grants.

Appointment

  • Full-time, three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before expiry of second three-year contract.

Key Dates

  • Application review start date: November 16, 2026
  • Application deadline: January 1, 2027 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
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