Tenure-Track Associate 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
536163
Application deadline
11 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct research advancing understanding of biological mechanisms underlying mental disorders and neuropsychiatric diseases.
  • Teach and mentor students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Develop new interdisciplinary research initiatives across psychiatry and related fields.
  • Pursue high-quality research with strong publication and external grant records.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
  • International recognition and strong scholarship record with demonstrated interdisciplinary capability.
  • Commitment to engaging students at all academic levels.
  • Track record of high-quality research demonstrated through publications and secured 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: July 11, 2026
  • Application review end date: September 11, 2026
  • Start date: As soon as possible
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