The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Chemistry
Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
(Ref. 190000YN)

Applicants should have a PhD degree in chemistry. All research areas will be considered.

The appointee will (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry courses including advanced courses in his/her specialty; (b) conduct/supervise undergraduate chemistry laboratory classes; (c) capitalize on the well-established infrastructure in the Department for independent research in his/her field of expertise; (d) serve as research supervisor of postgraduate students enrolled in MPhil/PhD programmes; and (e) participate in the administration of the Department.

The Department is prepared to provide the appointee with a suitable start-up fund for his/her research. Opportunities are available in Hong Kong for annual application of research funding on a competitive basis.

Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to 3 years initially commencing August 2019, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.

Applications will be considered on a continuing basis until the post is filled.

Salary and Fringe Benefits
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, plus a 15% contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer. Annual salary ranges from HK$834,000 to HK$1,055,340 for Assistant Professor, and HK$1,055,340 to HK$1,345,920 (US$1 = HK$7.8) for Associate Professor. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full curriculum vita, a publication list, a Teaching proposal and a Research proposal of maximum eight typed pages with a realistic estimate of the minimum start-up financial support (in Hong Kong dollars) that will enable initiation and conducting of quality research projects, copies of academic credentials, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing evaluation letters.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.