University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 536865 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Politics and Public Administration (30100) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in International Relations in the Department of Politics and Public Administration (Ref: 536865), to commence in August 2027 or at another mutually agreed time, 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, both subject to satisfactory performance. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on direct tenure terms subject to the University's approval. The Department of Politics and Public Administration is an internationally oriented research-focused department that covers a broad range of fields in Political Science and Public Administration. The Department offers three highly successful taught postgraduate programmes - Master in International and Public Affairs (MIPA), Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) - as well as a thriving undergraduate programme. More information about the Department can be found at https://ppa.hku.hk/. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree by the time of appointment and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. The Department welcomes applications from excellent candidates who specialise in any field of International Relations and is eager to both consolidate its existing strengths and to diversify into new areas of research and teaching. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of the gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a letter of interest, (3) graduate transcripts where relevant, (4) a research statement, (5) a teaching statement, (6) teaching evaluations where available, and (7) the contact information of three referees. Please also arrange for your referees’ letters of support to be sent directly to us at ppahr@hku.hk. We would be glad to receive these letters from Interfolio, your department administration or the referees themselves. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 Further inquiries may be made to the Head of Department, Professor Robert Thomson, rthomson@hku.hk. Applications close:Oct 1, 2026 (HK Time)

Ref.: 536536 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Civil Engineering (14100) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Assistant Professor in Modular Integrated Construction Smart Materials in the Department of Civil Engineering (Ref.: 536536) Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in Modular Integrated Construction Smart Materials in the Department of Civil Engineering, to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis. The Department of Civil Engineering is one of the five engineering departments in the Faculty of Engineering. The Department has a world class reputation for leading research and teaching in civil engineering, and has nurtured high-calibre leaders for the community as well as the civil engineering profession. The Department is ranked 20th in the world under the QS University Subject Rankings 2026 in the subject area of civil and structural engineering. The Department is active in research in construction engineering and management, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and water and environmental engineering. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.civil.hku.hk/.  Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Structural Materials, Construction Engineering and Management or a related field. Relevant post-doctoral work experience in research on infrastructure technology and/or information technology in construction, primarily focusing on MiC, modular construction, or modular building, but also including digital twin, building information modelling, geographic information system, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, internet-of-things, sensors, blockchain, automation and robotics, smart infrastructure, etc. is required and experience in the area of smart and liveable cities would be desirable. The appointee will be expected to conduct research projects, teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate level projects. He/she will also be required to take up various administrative duties. A highly competitive salary commensurate with the appointee's 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. 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., a research statement and a teaching philosophy. Review of applications will start from July 2026 and continue until August 31, 2026 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.: 536272 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Public Health (22400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, School of Public Health (Ref.: 536272), to commence as soon as possible for a one-year temporary basis or a two-year fixed term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a PhD or Master's degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, Social Work, Statistics, Public Health or related disciplines with at least 3 years of relevant work experience. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese); good communication skills; a strong sense of responsibility; good organizational skills; and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Preference will be given to those with experience in community health research. Experience in handling quantitative analysis with SPSS and/or qualitative research would be distinct advantages. Those with less experience will be considered for appointment as Assistant Research Officer. The appointee will be responsible for literature review, data management and analysis, and report drafting in community health projects. He/she will also be responsible for the training and supervision of junior research staff in constructing research participants’ database, conducting various analytical work, compliance checking for NGOs’ data collection, supporting administrative duties (e.g. procurement, IRB, etc.) and performing any other duties as assigned. On-the-job training related to research and statistical methods will be provided. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary for Assistant Research Officer, and 15% for Research Officer. Housing benefits will be provided to Research Officer if applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence June 2, 2026 and continue until July 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.