Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the broad area of Ecology and Biodiversity in the School of Biological Sciences (Ref.: 531611), to commence as soon as possible, 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. Direct tenure may be offered to outstanding and qualified Professor/Associate Professor candidates subject to University approval.
The Faculty of Science provides a supportive and friendly environment and has been undertaking programme of recruitment to invest in areas of acknowledged strength and internationally competitive activity. Information about the Faculty can be obtained from https://www.scifac.hku.hk/ and https://www.cpao.hku.hk/firstandforemost/rankings.
The Area of Ecology and Biodiversity (AoEB) is one of the two research areas in the School of Biological Sciences. AoEB oversees a range of projects on fundamental research in ecology and evolution, as well as applied work on environmental change, ecological restoration, and wildlife forensics and conservation. It has strengths in ecology, evolutionary and environmental biology, marine sciences, as well as in global change and conservation biology. Hong Kong has a diverse array of tropical ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity, where there are ample opportunities to research the ecological effects of anthropogenic change on terrestrial and aquatic biota, including both endemic and globally threatened species. For more information on AoEB, please visit: https://www.biosch.hku.hk/research/EB-research-areas/.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in fields relevant to the positions, strong academic track records and a high level of scholarly accomplishments. The appointees will have the freedom to choose their research directions within the broad area of ecology and biodiversity, including conservation biology and ecological genetics. Candidates whose research and expertise reside in the field of plant ecology are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointees are expected to build up strong research environments, supervise Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, and apply for research funding through the various funding instruments available in Hong Kong. Enquiries about the posts should be sent to biosch@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 appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. with the contact details of 3 referees who are able to provide written reference, a publication list, a letter of intent explaining why they would like to be considered for the positions, a teaching statement and expression of their research interests in PDF format. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
