Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 537685), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary basis or a two-to three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
We seek academic leaders and emerging scholars whose work advances the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders and improves mental and physical health outcomes. We welcome applicants from psychiatry and related fields, including psychiatric epidemiology, digital mental health, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and big data analytics. The shortlisted applicant(s) will be nominated for the Presidential Research Assistant Professor (RAP) Scheme of the University.
Applicants should possess: (i) a Ph.D degree in psychiatry, psychology, public health, population health, data science, epidemiology, or a related discipline; and (ii) proven track record of impactful research, publications, external grants and leadership. Applicants are preferably within three years of their Ph.D graduation from top universities in the world and deemed to have almost reached the level of Assistant Professor.
The appointee will join the team of Prof. Chang Wing Chung. He/She is expected to conduct independent and collaborative research of high academic merit, and secure competitive external research funding (e.g., General Research Fund, Health and Medical Research Fund) to maintain an active research programme. He/She will contribute to supervising research postgraduate students. He/She will also undertake administrative and service duties as assigned. The Department offers a vibrant, collaborative environment with strong links to clinical services, community partners, and international research networks.
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, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. In addition, the awardee of the Presidential RAP Scheme will be entitled to an annual research grant and annual conference support to be administered by the Faculty/Department.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload a one-page research abstract, a two-page research plan, including (i) background of research, (ii) research plan and methodology, and (iii) expected salary, and a two-page CV. Review of applications will start on November 6, 2026, and continue until November 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
