Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Medical Laboratory Science

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Hong Kong

Application Deadline

25 Jul 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATICS

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Medical Laboratory Science (Ref. 240223010)

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education and research, and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU was ranked among the top 20 universities in three subjects and top 100 universities in 14 subjects/subject areas in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

The Department of Health Technology and Informatics (HTI) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences hosting the disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography.  HTI offers academic programmes at various levels, ranging from Bachelor’s degree all the way to PhD degree.  There are currently about 40 faculty members, with about 25 technical and administrative personnel, plus around 140 research students and research staff, 250 postgraduate students, and 700 undergraduate students in HTI. HTI is a leading academic department in the above professional disciplines with strong commitment to quality teaching and research.  Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hti for more information about HTI.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

• contribute to the teaching/learning activities in Medical Laboratory Science and/or Biomedical Science, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; 
• engage actively in research, consultancy and other scholarly activities; 
• undertake academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Unit; and
• perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. 

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• a PhD degree in the area of Biomedical Science or other closely related fields;
• extensive teaching and research experience in Cellular Pathology;
• strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;
• a track record of collaboration as well as leadership in research; and
• a strong record of output in research and development that is commensurate with the appointed grade.

Preference will be given to those with professional experience related to medical laboratory science.

Applicants with excellent teaching, publication and research collaboration track records will be considered for appointment at higher level.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor level.  For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf .

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic ).  Consideration of applications will commence on 15 March 2024 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/ .

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Country

Hong Kong

City

Hong Kong

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/366218/associate-professor…

Contact

City

Hong Kong

STATUS: EXPIRED