Nishikyushu University

Ref.: 534117 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Neurology of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534117) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in collaborative multi-omic research projects relating to gut microbiota and vascular and brain health Involve in the design, implementation, and testing of statistical and AI software for analysing large healthcare-related data, including data from electronic health records, medical images, and sensor data from wearable devices Responsible for writing up results, training and supervising students and junior staff, preparing manuscripts, drafting and submitting competitive internal and external grants Perform other duties as assigned Requirements A Ph.D. degree with a strong research background in bioinformatics, epidemiology, biostatistics, genomics, big data analytics, or artificial intelligence analytics Be familiar with conducting analysis with different types of data, including metagenomics sequencing, genomics, proteomics and metabolomics data A good command of written and spoken English Strong communication skills A demonstrated track record of publishing academic research papers Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to work well in an interdisciplinary team What We Offer The appointee would be exposed to ample opportunities in developing an academic career. The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533560) need not re-apply.  How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from [two weeks from posting] and continue until [one month from posting], or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Ref.: 534116 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Neurology of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534116) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Work with the Stroke Research and Prevention Group of HKU (stroke.hku.hk) to assist in neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis, write-up of the results, as well as training of students Apply image analysis skills on clinical and research MRI techniques and sequences to study patients with stroke and dementia, or at risk of these conditions, in large cohort studies as well as randomized controlled trials Perform other duties as assigned Requirements A Ph.D. degree in Neuroimaging, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or other related disciplines, with experience or keen interest in processing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), such as arterial spin labeling and diffusion tractography using programming scripts, such as Python and C++ Self-driven, motivated, and creative in designing image analysis pipeline according to project requirements A good communication skills with a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team Experience in image analysis packages such as Freesurfer, FSL, SPM, or 3DSlicer, or using machine learning or artificial intelligence models would be advantageous What We Offer The appointee would be exposed to ample opportunities in developing an academic career. The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 to 3 year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533559) need not re-apply.  How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from [two weeks from posting] and continue until [one month from posting], or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Ref.: 534136 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Computing and Data Science (14700) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts) at the School of Computing and Data Science (Ref. 534136), to commence on September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment rank will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. For Assistant Professors, the appointment will initially be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms, subject to the University’s approval. The School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) strives to advance education and research across the fields of computing and data science, artificial intelligence, statistical decision sciences, fintech, and actuarial science. It aims to take an integrated approach to reform these academic disciplines and foster multidisciplinary research collaboration within the University and beyond. For more information about the School, please visit http://www.cds.hku.hk. The Positions The positions are open to all research areas in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field, including but not limited to: AI / IoT / AIoT Security; Computer Vision; Computing & Big Data Systems; Data Analytics & Technologies; Data Privacy; Digital Forensics; FinTech; Generative AI; Large Language Models; Theoretical Computer Science; Quantum Computing. The appointees will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise graduate students, conduct high-quality research, and participate in administrative duties at CDS. Requirements A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field A strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching and proven qualities of academic leadership. A solid track record in research. Outstanding and internationally recognised research achievements are essential for appointment at Professor level. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave, professional 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, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. A start-up package that is commensurate with the needs and experience of the appointee will be provided. How to Apply The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement outlining current and future research plans and interests, a statement on teaching philosophy, relevant teaching evaluations, alongside three recent published research papers, and the contact information / recommendation letters of three referees. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026 or until the posts is filled, whichever is earlier. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533072) need not re-apply. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency