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Ref.: 536310 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in Global Health (several posts), School of Public Health (Ref.: 536310), to commence as soon as possible on a three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal, and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in public health and epidemiology, economics, political science, geography, medical anthropology, medical sociology, international health law or a related discipline; (ii) prior research experience in development studies, health systems research, global public health, primary health care, or implementation science; (iii) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants; (iv) evidence of international recognition with a demonstrated ability to work across discipline towards new research initiatives; and (v) a strong commitment to teaching students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointees are expected to conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research, publish research articles in high-impact journals, and attract competitive grants to maintain active research programmes; take part in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate students; and perform administrative duties. Qualified candidates with hands-on experience leading and documenting field interventions and interacting with global health partners ranging from multinational leaders to grassroots community members are especially encouraged to apply. The appointment rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The School of Public Health is committed to protecting and enhancing health for all people, through the synthesis of state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge through education and training and effective evidence-based public health advocacy. The School is structured into six academic divisions: Behavioural Sciences, Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Economics, Policy and Management, Kinesiology, and Public Health Laboratory Sciences. To learn more about the School, please visit http://sph.hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Please state in the application form the position and the academic division in the School that you are applying for, and provide contact emails of three referees. Please include in the CV your ORCID website link, H-index (as per Scopus), total number of international peer-reviewed publications, and the number of first-authored papers. Review of applications will start from July 23, 2026 and continue until November 22, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 536297 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) in the Division of Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health (Ref.: 536297), to commence as soon as possible on a three-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal, and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in health or clinical psychology, or a related discipline, with particular relevance to health risk perception, cognition, and health-related behaviour change; (ii) prior research experience in addressing the psychological, social, and contextual challenges that hinder the adoption and maintenance of healthier lifestyles, such as risk misperception, motivational barriers, inequities, and resistance to behaviour change; (iii) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication record and external grants; (iv) evidence of international recognition with a demonstrated ability to work across discipline towards new research initiatives; and (v) a strong commitment to teaching students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  The appointees are expected to strengthen and expand the School’s expertise in developing and testing theory-driven, evidence-based approaches to understanding and modifying health-risk behaviours, with a particular focus on translating research into strategies that support healthier decision-making at individual, community, and population levels. They are expected to conduct independent and collaborative scholarly research, publish research articles in high-impact journals, and attract competitive grants to maintain active research programmes; take part in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate students; and perform administrative duties. The appointment rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The School of Public Health is committed to protecting and enhancing health for all people, through the synthesis of state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge through education and training and effective evidence-based public health advocacy. The School is structured into six academic divisions: Behavioural Sciences, Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Economics, Policy and Management, Kinesiology, and Public Health Laboratory Sciences. To learn more about the School, please visit http://sph.hku.hk. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Please state in the application form the position you are applying for, and provide contact emails of three referees. Please include in your CV your ORCID website link, H-index (as per Scopus), total number of international peer-reviewed publications, and the number of first-authored papers. Review of applications will start from July 23, 2026 and continue until November 22, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) at XJTLU has multiple openings for faculty positions. We are seeking excellent researchers in design, analysis, implementation and/or application aspects of the following areas, and will offer internationally competitive salary packages for successful candidates. Topics of Interests Post-Quantum Cryptography Multi-Party Computation Zero-Knowledge Proofs Fully Homomorphic Encryption Faculty Positions Multiple faculty positions are open at all ranks: Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. The positions are on three-year contract which is renewable and will be converted to long-term contract when renewed again after six-year service. Positions will remain open until filled. The candidates are expected to: Carry out world-class research and publish impactful results at top conferences/journals. Deliver effective teaching to undergraduate/graduate students. Mentor and supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Undertake essential administrative responsibilities within the School. What we offer: Opportunities to work in an excellent research environment and collaborate with global leaders in post-quantum cryptography, and with top financial institutions and industry partners. Internationally competitive salary and benefits such as housing allowance, travel allowance, education allowance, relocation support etc. Adequate research funds, and university’s supports to apply for national, provincial and municipal talent programs. Requirements: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or closely related areas. Proven track record of research excellence in post-quantum cryptography or a closely related area. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and supervision of undergraduate/graduate students/post-docs. About PQC-X The Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Interdisciplinary Lab (PQC-X) is a newly founded lab at XJTLU, led by Prof. Jintai DING*, a globally recognized leader in Post-quantum Cryptography. With the initial CNY22 million funding by the University, PQC-X aims to establish a world-class research lab with focus on conducting world-leading research in post-quantum cryptography, advancing key technologies in post-quantum migration and facilitating their industry transfer, and fostering the development of high-level talents in this field. PQC-X is expanding to a team of 9 faculty, 9 postdoctoral researchers, and 12 doctoral students. PQC-X maintains an internationally collaborative research environment and strong partnerships with leading scholars and top institutions worldwide, including: Prof. Johannes Buchmann (Fellow of the German Academy of Sciences) Prof. Tsuyoshi Takagi (University of Tokyo) Financial institutions, e.g., the Jiangsu Province Financial Society, China Construction Bank, and the Financial Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China *About Prof. Jintai Ding Prof. Jintai Ding is a globally recognized leader in post-quantum cryptography and currently the Dean of School of Mathematics and Physics at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). He was one of the principal designers of ML-KEM (FIPS 203), the only quantum-resistant key establishment standard selected by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He is also the inventor and patent holder of the first quantum key exchange, which was among the two patents licensed to NIST for ML-KEM. Prior to joining XJTLU, Prof. Ding was Full Professor in Tsinghua University; and the Distinguished Taft Professor in the University of Cincinnati for more than 20 years. Prof. Ding received his PhD from Yale University. About XJTLU Founded in 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaboration between Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) and the University of Liverpool (UK), located in Suzhou, one of the most beautiful cities in China with a history of 2,500 years. As a research-led international university, XJTLU integrates global expertise to offer high-quality education and cutting-edge research with English as the primary working language. With 25,000 students in 18 schools, across campuses in Suzhou and Liverpool UK, the university is rapidly expanding. XJTLU has approximately 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic faculty from about 60 countries and regions. 90% faculties have international experiences. For more details, visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. How to Apply Submit your application via: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4087&company=xjtlu. Including, Cover letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Three academic reference letters (two for research and one for teaching) For Inquiries, you can contact HR: Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn.