Assistant Professor

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.