City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityU’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.
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Applications and nominations are invited for the above faculty posts:
The Department of Physics aspires to become the leading physics department in the Asia-Pacific region. Presently, the department’s research interests are broadly organized into five theme areas: Theory and Computational Physics; Spectroscopy and Imaging; Quantum Materials; Soft Matter and Biophysics; Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics. For more information about the department, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/phy/.
With its global scholar recruitment campaign, the University aims to recruit outstanding scholars from all over the world in various disciplines. The physics department is seeking outstanding scholars with expertise in the following research fields:
Theory and computational physics
Experimental physics
Exceptional candidates outside the priority areas are also encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
A PhD in Physics or closely related areas, evidence of the ability to build and lead an independent programme of research.
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : phy.head@cityu.edu.hk).
To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email : phy.head@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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