University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 534526 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine (22500) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534526), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract. The Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care aims to produce doctors to practise medicine of the highest standard and in the best interests of their patients and the community, and to inspire them to strive for and achieve academic excellence. It is the mission of the Department to promote quality primary care through education, patient-centred service and research in family medicine. Applicants should possess a medical degree registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong, and the qualification of F.H.K.A.M. (Family Medicine) or PhD in general practice/family medicine. They should have proven capacity and potential in research; demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in clinical services and training; and have experience in undergraduate teaching. They should also be fluent in Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua) or/and English, although teaching, research and professional activities are conducted in English. The appointee is expected to participate in conducting research; planning and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Family Medicine; developing and providing clinical services in primary care; and, contributing to administrative duties in the Department and the Faculty. Information about the post can be obtained from Professor William Wong at wongwcw@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 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 an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start on May 23, 2026 and continue until June 23, 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.: 534279 Work type: Full-time Department: Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care of the Faculty of Dentistry (08023) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Car Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care of the Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.:534279), to commence as soon as possible for two or three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or a related field, with experience in cell culture, molecular and cell biology, and animal models. Skills in bioinformatics are advantageous. Candidates should be highly motivated and have a track record of publications in international journals. The appointee will work on projects related to oral microbiology and organoid development, under the supervision of Professor Jade L. L. Teng. For inquiries, please contact Professor Teng at llteng@hku.hk. Further information about the Faculty can be found at https://facdent.hku.hk/. The University only accepts online application for the above post at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk). Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 23, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 534788 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Senior Research Assistant /Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Geriatric Medicine of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534788) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Work on multiple research projects under the supervision of the Principal Investigator Conduct qualitative research activities for ongoing studies, including participant recruitment, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of AI chatbots for medical education Collaborate with technical teams on chatbot design, testing, and refinement Coordinate research projects, including ethics applications, data collection, and study logistics Administer questionnaires, manage research databases, and perform quantitative data analysis Conduct literature reviews and assist with manuscript preparation and report writing Perform other duties as assigned Enquires about the duties should be sent to Ms. Monica Lau at monicawc@hku.hk Requirements A Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Education or other related disciplines; with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, and preferably with some supervisory experience Experience in using qualitative research software (e.g., NVivo) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) Possess skills in qualitative research methodology, including experience conducting interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis Possess technical skills in AI/machine learning, software development, or information technology, with experience in server management, platform development, or chatbot/conversational AI systems A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivation, maturity, responsibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Experience in education research, medical education, or end-of-life care research is an advantage What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 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 and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 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