Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Professor

Division of Science

(Post Ref.: 26/128)

The Division of Science (formerly known as Science Unit) (DoS) was established in 2015, comprising a dedicated team of scholars and researchers with expertise in biodiversity conservation, ecology, and sustainability analytics. The DoS offers 4 programmes in the field of environmental science and sustainability, including: (1) Minor in Environmental and Scientific Literacy; (2) MPhil in Environmental Science; (3) PhD in Environmental Science and (4) Master of Science in Sustainability and Environmental Analytics. Apart from teaching and research, the DoS is highly engaged in community outreach and knowledge transfer activities. We promote science education and sustainable development through immersive field visits and internships, citizen science initiatives, and Service-Learning projects.

The Division of Science (DoS) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in biodiversity conservation, ecology, or a closely related field. We seek an outstanding and well-rounded scholar who can demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, student mentorship, grant acquisition, and external engagement. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain externally funded research projects, build and lead a productive research team, publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and teach effectively at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a liberal arts setting. The appointee will also contribute to the academic, professional, outreach, and knowledge-transfer activities of the Division, School, and University, and is expected to build meaningful collaborations with local NGOs, government bodies, industry, and other external partners.

General Requirements

Candidates should have (1) a PhD/Post-doctoral experience in the field of biodiversity conservation ecology, or a closely related discipline; (2) relevant postdoctoral and/or independent research experience; (3) a strong publication record in peer-reviewed, international journals; (4) demonstrate success in securing competitive external research grants and fundings; (5) a strong commitment to excellent teaching, student supervision, outreach, and knowledge transfer; (6) experience in, or strong potential for, working with local NGOs and other external partners, and (7) the ability to contribute to, applied areas such as carbon auditing, sustainability assessment or related fields, alongside the university’s goal of producing socially significant research that informs sustainable development. The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee.

Application Procedure (online application only)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Enquiries: recruit@LN.edu.hk