Research Assistant Professor in the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole

2 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Hong Kong

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

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 in the HKU-Pasteur Research Pole of the School of Public Health (Ref.: 524624), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

HKU-Pasteur Research Pole, a joint laboratory created as a long-term collaborative project between Institut Pasteur and the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has an exceptional record of excellence in virology, immunology, or infectious diseases (https://www.hkupasteur.hku.hk/ ).   We are seeking talented, dynamic and highly motivated candidates to establish a new research group that will complement ongoing projects in the areas of respiratory virus infection and vector-borne viruses.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree by research (M.D. and/or Ph.D.) obtained within 5 years. They should have a strong track record of publications and achievements in a relevant research area with demonstrated potential for leadership. The primary selection criterion will be scientific excellence and perceived ability to augment the intellectual creativity, skills, and innovation potential of HKU-Pasteur Research Pole. We are particularly interested in applicants with international experience and those who are capable of applying innovative approaches to understand virus-host interactions and T-cell immunity. Candidates with cutting-edge expertise on other aspects of virology might also be considered.

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 the University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload the following documents in ONE SINGLE file arranged in the specified order:

• A cover letter describing your most significant scientific accomplishment and the qualifications that make you particularly well suited for this job;
• A curriculum vitae and publication list highlighting the most important papers with detailed bibliometric information on each publication listed, including (i) the impact factor of the journal; (ii) journal rank in category in the format of ‘the rank out of total number of journals in that specific category’, with reference to Journal Citation Reports (JCR); and (iii) authorship role ((co-)first author, (co-)corresponding author or last author);
• A statement of scientific achievements (1 page) and a brief description of the applicant's future research plan (2 pages).

In addition, three letters of reference should be sent separately to [email protected] .

Review of applications will start on February 16, 2024 and continue until April 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Country

Hong Kong

City

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/364640/research-assistant-…

Contact

City

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

STATUS: EXPIRED