Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Virology in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534970
Application deadline
16 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee research projects in virology.
  • Supervise junior research staff and postgraduate students.
  • Teach courses at the postgraduate level.
  • Perform administrative duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in biological/medical sciences or related discipline.
  • Prior research experience in virology, structural biology, immunology, and high-throughput antibody screening.
  • Proven track record of impactful research, publications, and external grants.
  • Experience teaching and supervising postgraduate students.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Application review start date: June 16, 2026
  • Application review end date: July 16, 2026
  • Start date: As soon as possible
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