Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700)
Rank
Tenure-Track
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534742
Application deadline
19 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage ongoing research projects on emerging infectious diseases.
  • Publish original research articles in high-impact journals consistently.
  • Obtain external competitive grants.
  • Participate in teaching and enhance medical and healthcare-related courses.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Microbiology, Virology, or related disciplines.
  • Strong track record in virological research (virus-virus/virus-host interactions, AI-guided research, viral immunity, or omics investigations).
  • Candidates with less experience may be considered for Assistant Professor level.

Appointment

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

Key Dates

  • Application review start date: As soon as possible.
  • Closing date: September 19, 2026.
  • Expected start date: As soon as possible.
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