University of Djibouti

Job Description SCHOOL OF CHINESE MEDICINE TEACHING AND RESEARCH DIVISION The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) was established in 1999 and offers comprehensive education programmes in Chinese medicine, including both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine. The School is engaged in a wide range of research projects, provides Chinese medicine healthcare services to the community, and seeks to foster modernisation of the Chinese medicine profession. To consolidate the strengths of innovative research, the School has established eight high quality theme-based Research Centres equipped with advanced equipment and facilities. The highlighted strategic research areas in the School include (1) Precision medicine and phenomics study; (2) Translational medicine and innovative drug discovery; and (3) Authentication and testing of Chinese medicines. Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (23240130) To strengthen the research capacity, power the current research disciplinaries of SCM and keep up with the evolving global research environment of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the School is hiring a full-time faculty member at Assistant Professor level or above related to data science and/or computational chemistry. The data science expert, preferably with research experience in Chinese Medicine-related projects, will interact closely with the current faculty members on collaborative research projects to bring breakthrough efforts in the modern Chinese medicine research field. Candidates should possess a PhD degree in or related areas and relevant postdoctoral training with experience in and a strong understanding of bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational drug discovery and translational research. Preference will be given to candidates with appealing external grant records, outstanding publication and leading potential in research areas of clinical or populational studies with innovative therapeutic interventions. Overseas experience in world-class universities and good English communication skills are highly desirable. The appointee is also expected to teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, establish a vigorous research program in the areas of interest, and develop research cluster by collaborations within and outside the School. Application will be open until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position with an initial appointment on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. Tenured appointment is expected to be attained within six years. Outstanding candidate at Associate Professor may be considered for tenure on appointment. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make appointments for the posts advertised, and the appointments will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Job Description FACULTY OF SCIENCE  DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE  The Department presently offers BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes, and is now seeking outstanding applicants for the following faculty positions on tenure-track.  Assistant Professor (Computer Science) (25260312) The appointees will perform high-impact research, teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contribute to professional and institutional services. Collaboration with other faculty members in research and teaching is also expected. They will be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues within the Department to contribute to two special thematic applications including (a) health informatics and (b) security and privacy-aware computing, and to pursue new strategic research initiatives under the Department/Faculty/University. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and sufficiently demonstrate abilities to conduct high quality research in areas including but not limited to: Internet of things, Cyber-security, High-performance computing, Big data analytics, Art technologies and Financial technologies. Applicants should also show strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in computer science and/or information systems, possess track record of innovative research and high-impact publications, and be able to bid for and pursue externally-funded research programmes. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. For enquiries, please contact Professor Jianliang Xu, Head of Department (email: xujl@comp.hkbu.edu.hk). More information about the Department can be found at www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

Job Description SCHOOL OF CHINESE MEDICINE TEACHING AND RESEARCH DIVISION Research Assistant Professor (25260519) Applications are invited for a Research Assistant Professor position in the School of Chinese Medicine (SCM), Hong Kong Baptist University. The SCM is committed to advancing research that integrates Chinese Medicine, aging research, immunity, and tissue degeneration, promoting innovative translational discoveries that address major chronic diseases. HKBU provides a vibrant research environment that bridges traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with state-of-the-art biomedical sciences, fostering unique opportunities for interdisciplinary innovation in aging research, immune regulation, and regenerative medicine. The ideal candidate is expected to advance the SCM’s strategic priorities by investigating mechanisms of aging; elucidating pathways underlying immune dysregulation and inflammatory diseases; defining the biological basis of tissue degeneration across musculoskeletal, metabolic, and inflammatory systems; applying cutting-edge multi-omics technologies such as single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics to translational research; and developing novel therapeutic strategies and biomarkers that integrate Chinese medicine concepts with modern biomedical science. Responsibilities: Conduct research on aging biology, immune dysregulation, inflammation, and tissue degeneration; Lead translational projects employing single-cell sequencing, immune profiling, transgenic models, and molecular biology to uncover pathomechanisms and therapeutic targets in arthritis, osteoporosis, intervertebral disc degeneration, and autoimmune diseases; Develop innovative research directions in immune aging and degenerative disorders, including novel diagnostic or therapeutic strategies inspired by herbal medicine, natural products, or TCM syndrome biology; Collaborate with clinical and industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications; Supervise postgraduate students and research staff, and contribute to the academic activities of the SCM; and Prepare competitive research grant proposals and publish high-quality scientific papers. Requirements: A PhD in Biology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, Chinese Medicine, or related disciplines; A strong publication record in top-tier journals, with demonstrated leadership in aging, immune dysregulation, and tissue degeneration research; Proven experience in single-cell multi-omics, transgenic mouse models, molecular and cellular biology, and the mechanistic study of inflammatory and degenerative diseases; Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and secure competitive funding; and Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. All applicants should send in their teaching evaluation results of last three years and samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Applicants who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will not be returned after the completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.