University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 533859 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (21700) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 533859), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract. Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and preferably a higher professional qualification of Specialty Fellowship in Surgery of The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong or equivalent. They should have a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, teaching medical students and training interns and residents; the capacity to contribute to undergraduate curriculum development; outstanding achievements in research and publications; and proven clinical competence. Direct communication with patients is required and the languages employed are Cantonese, Putonghua and English.  The appointee will teach, organize and develop undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, conduct high-quality scholarly research, provide clinical service and patient care at the University's teaching hospitals, and contribute to administrative duties in the Department and the Faculty. He/She may be required to assist in the development of the HKU-Shenzhen Hospital, and travelling to Shenzhen may therefore be required. Further information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.surgery.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. A start-up package that is commensurate with the needs and experience of the appointee will be provided. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (a) an executive summary describing the most outstanding accomplishments and qualifications; (b) an up-to-date C.V. highlighting the best publications in recent years; and (c) a 1-page description of the future research and career plan. Review of applications will start on January 9, 2026 and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 533837 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor (RAP)/Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) in Epidemiology or Biostatistics, School of Public Health (several posts) (Ref.: 533837), to commence as soon as possible, on a two- to three-year fixed-term basis for RAP, or on a one- to three-year temporary basis for PDF. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree by research (Ph.D., D.Sc., Dr.P.H. or equivalent) in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or related disciplines. They should have a strong quantitative background; experience in analysing epidemiological data using R, STATA, SAS or other statistical packages; demonstrated expertise in the analysis of large and complex datasets; excellent written and oral communication skills; and the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in longitudinal analyses, multilevel modelling, data visualisation, and state-of-the-art statistical and epidemiological models would be an advantage. The appointees will be primarily responsible for applied and methodological work in epidemiological and/or statistical research, and will work with a large population-based cohort with over 46,000 participants in 20,000 households. They will conduct power/sample size estimation; generate tables and figures for reports and presentations; write scientific publications, grant proposals and reports; and assist in general administrative, operational and other duties as assigned. The focus of one of the posts will include The World Health Organization World Mental Health Survey Initiative and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI), which is one of the largest cross-national mental health studies in the world. Those with relevant post-doctoral work experience and an excellent publication track record may be considered for appointment as RAP, and the appointee is expected to take up a leading role to oversee the cohort team.  Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to familyco@hku.hk. Information about the School can be obtained at http://sph.hku.hk. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532195) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. For RAP, the appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 9 June 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 533941 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine (22300) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Applications are invited for the appointment as Research Officer in the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 533941), 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. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree preferably in mechanical engineering, ophthalmology and visual sciences, mechanical design, manufacturing and automation or a related discipline, with experience in data science, coding, image analysis, and statistical analysis. Previous research work experience in ophthalmology/visual science-related translational research, particularly in relation to AI applications will be desirable. They should also have a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation, an excellent command of written and spoken English, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and work independently and collaboratively as a team. The appointee will be involved in research projects related to the development of novel algorithms and AI tools for detection of eye diseases.  A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. 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 applications for the above post. Review of applications will start on 17 December 2025 and continue until 13 January 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.