Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor - (2300038Q)
Description
Department / Unit: School of Life Sciences Closing Date: December 15, 2023
The School of Life Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (https:// www. sls.cuhk.edu.hk) is seeking a crop/plant scientist for tenure-track faculty members at Assistant Professor or higher level. The candidate will also be affiliated with and contributed to the research in the State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (https: // skla.cuhk.edu.hk/), and is expected to complement and enhance existing strengths of the School. We provide an excellent multi-disciplinary environment to encourage research collaboration within and outside the School.
Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree; and (ii) postdoctoral research experiences. Successful candidates are expected to (a) develop a strong independent research programme with external grant support; (b) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and (c) perform service duties for the School and the University.
The School offers internationally competitive salary and fringe benefits. The appointees will be provided with a competitive start-up package including research fund and lab space and are supported by the excellent research platforms in the School including the advanced live-cell imaging platform (STED, two photon, light-sheet etc.), cryo-electron microscopy (EM)/electron tomography (ET)/focus ion beam (FIB), mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, genomics and bioinformatics, X-ray diffractometer and NMR spectrometer.
Appointment will normally be made on contract basis up to three years, which subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Outstanding candidates with substantial experience for Professor rank may be considered for substantive appointment forthwith.
Applicants should submit an online application and attach (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a research plan; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy/experience; and (4) the names and contact information of three referees.
CUHK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality, inclusivity, diversity and the highest ethical standards.
For enquiries, please contact the School Director via email ([email protected]).
Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts
Organization: School of Life Sciences
Unposting Date: Dec 15, 2023