University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 536109 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the HKU Research Hub of Population Studies (the Population Hub), Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref.:536109), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. This position will immerse the appointees in both academic research and teaching in the multi-disciplinary team of the HKU Research Hub of Population Studies (https://www.socsc.hku.hk/rhps/) within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Duties and Responsibilities The appointees will be primarily responsible for the following: Involve in on-going research projects of the Population Hub Draft proposals, reports, and presentations relevant to the projects Perform advanced quantitative data analysis Publish high-quality academic papers in peer-reviewed journals Mentor junior research staff Teach one undergraduate or taught postgraduate course per year, if required; and Support and perform other duties as assigned Requirements The appointees are expected to have: A Ph.D. degree in the Social Sciences, Sociology, Demography, Statistics, Public Health, Social Work, or a relevant discipline A strong quantitative background and extensive experience in managing and analysing large and complex datasets; expertise in Computational Social Science and proficiency in longitudinal analyses, multilevel modelling, data visualisation, and state-of-the-art statistical models would be an advantage The ability to develop a strong body of high-quality publications in scholarly journals with global impact The ability to multitask and work under tight schedules to meet project deadlines The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team A strong commitment to teaching and training activities in the Population Hub and the Faculty A strong sense of self-motivation, responsibility, and work ethics Good analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits, with a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. How to Apply The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until May 15, 2026, 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.: 534978 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (several posts) in Business Analytics in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 534978), to commence on July 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Information Systems, Operations Management, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related data-analytics discipline. The Faculty is particularly interested in those who conduct high-quality scholarly research and are able to teach courses in business analytics, machine learning, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, and related areas. Experience in teaching Master’s or MBA courses is desirable for candidates at Associate Professor level. Information about the Faculty can be obtained at https://www.hkubs.hku.hk/. Meanwhile, the information regarding the Faculty’s recently launched Master of Science in Business Analytics Programme can be obtained at http://www.fbe.hku.hk/msba/. 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 be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., recent research paper(s), and relevant teaching evaluations. Applicants are requested to declare ONE main research area from the four categories, namely Information Systems, Operations Management, Statistics, and others in the application form. At least three referees will be invited to send their confidential reference letters to the Faculty directly. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview at a future conference. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2027, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.  The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Ref.: 535063 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Officer in the Division of Haematology, Medical Oncology and HSCT of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 535063) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the research and development of advanced molecular techniques Maintain quality assurance and smooth running of a research laboratory Supervise and mentor junior research staff and post-graduate students Perform other duties as assigned Requirements A Ph.D. degree in the field of Haematology, Oncology, or a related discipline, with experience in genomics data, bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing, nanopore sequencing, single-cell sequencing, and droplet-digital PCR Demonstrate a strong passion for scientific and clinical research, with knowledge of research-related computer softwares A good command of English Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-initiative, and the ability to work independently Knowledge on multi-omics technology platforms will be highly preferred What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on 1-year temporary basis 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. 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 May 12, 2026 and continue until May 28, 2026, 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