"Post-doctoral Fellowships and Research Assistant Professorships"

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140 academic departments and institutes/centres. There are around 40,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 4,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Applications are invited for a number of positions as Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) and Research Assistant Professor (RAP) at the University of Hong Kong. Appointments will be made for a period of 2 to 3 years and the appointees must be in post on or before May 31, 2026.

PDF and RAP posts are created specifically to bring new impetus and vigour to the University’s research enterprise. Positions are available from time to time to meet the strategic research needs identified by the University. Positions are available in the following Faculties/Schools/Departments/Laboratories:

• Department of Architecture
• Department of Real Estate and Construction
• Department of Urban Planning and Design
• School of English
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Department of Civil Engineering
• School of Computing and Data Science
• Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Faculty of Law
• School of Biomedical Sciences
• Department of Microbiology
• School of Nursing
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Department of Pathology
• Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
• School of Public Health
• Department of Surgery
• School of Biological Sciences
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Earth Sciences
• Department of Geography
• State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Post-doctoral Fellows

PDFs are expected to devote full-time to research. Applicants should be doctoral degree holders having undertaken original research that has contributed to the body of knowledge. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

Research Assistant Professors

The main focus of an RAP’s duty is research. RAPs can, however, be assigned some teaching duties, up to 50% of the normal teaching load. Applicants should be research active and have a proven publication record. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The RAP appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

Procedures

Prospective applicants are invited to visit our webpage at https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/listing to view the list of the Faculties/Schools/Departments/Laboratories and their research areas in which PDF/RAP positions are currently available. Before preparing an application, they should contact the Head of the respective academic unit, or the contact person as specified, to ascertain that their research expertise matches the research area in which a vacant PDF/RAP post is available.

Applicants should apply online (https://www.hr.hku.hk/career_opportunities/how_to_apply.html) and upload an up-to-date CV. They should also provide further information such as details of their research experience, publications, and research proposals. Closes August 31, 2025.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency