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
- Start date
- As soon as possible
- 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 attract competitive grants.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise research postgraduate students.
- Perform administrative duties as required.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
- International recognition and strong scholarship record with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines.
- Strong commitment to engaging students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Strong track record of high-quality research demonstrated by publications and external grants.
Appointment
- Full-time, fixed-term contract for three years 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)
- Start date: As soon as possible