Job Title:  Research-track Faculty Positions
Department:  School of Science
Job ID:  5567

Applications are invited from outstanding young researchers for the positions of Research Assistant Professor in various Division/Departments of the School of Science.

Applicants should be a recent PhD graduate (within five years) in Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics, Ocean Science, Physics or related disciplines, with at least two years’ post-doctoral research experience. Ideal candidates should have strong commitment to research excellence and teaching, with the potential to conduct innovative research. Track records in gaining competitive research grant and a substantial publication record would be an advantage. Successful appointees are expected to develop their own research program in one of the major research areas of the host Division/Department, and take the lead on individual research project to obtain competitive research funding. They will also be involved in teaching or co-teaching postgraduate or undergraduate courses.

The major research areas of the Division/Departments in the School of Science are:

Chemistry (https://chem.ust.hk/) 

• Environmental Chemistry
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Chemical Biology

Life Science (https://life-sci.ust.hk/faculty-members/)

• Biotechnology and Medicinal Biochemistry
• Cancer Biology
• Cellular Regulation and Signaling
• Developmental Biology
• Macromolecular Structure and Function
• Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

Mathematics (http://www.math.ust.hk/about_us/research.php)

• Algebra and Number Theory
• Analysis and Differential Equations
• Geometry and Topology
• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Financial Mathematics
• Probability and Statistics
• Data Science

Ocean Science (https://oces.ust.hk/research)

• Marine Ecology
• Oceanography
• Ocean Technology
• Marine Microbiology
• Marine Nature Products
• Marine Genomics

Physics (http://physics.ust.hk/eng/research.php)

• Cold Atoms and Quantum Optics
• ŸCondensed Matter Physics (condensed matter experiments and advanced materials; condensed matter theory and statistical physics)
• Particle Theory and Cosmology
• Quantum Information and Technology
• Soft Matter and Biophysics
• Wave Functional Materials and Physics

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for two years. Further extension of contract will be subject to performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. (Duration: 2 years)

Application Procedure
Interested parties please submit your application comprising a statement of interest indicating your current research interests and future research plan, together with a full curriculum vitae and three reference letters to the Office of the Dean of Science (with subject title: Research Assistant Professor), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong (or by clicking 立即申請 ) on or before Friday, 16 October 2020.