"Professor and Director of HKU Research Hub of Population Studies"

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong has attained pre-eminence as a research-led comprehensive university, comprising 36,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and more than 8,500 full-time professoriate, academic and professional services staff. Through upholding the highest international standards of excellence in its research pursuits, scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to the community, HKU is consistently ranked amongst the world’s top universities: 11th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings and 2nd in the 2026 QS Asia University Rankings.

The HKU Research Hub of Population Studies, launched by the Faculty of Social Sciences, aims to provide an understanding of local, national, regional, and international demographic patterns, encompassing areas such as Ageing, Children and Family, Gender and Sexuality, Health and Mortality, Population and Development, and Urbanisation and Migration. It focuses on multi-disciplinary research concerning population-related issues and public policy.

The Department of Sociology at HKU is one of the leading sociology departments in the world, ranked 17th globally in 2025 QS World University Rankings. It offers various programmes in Sociology, Criminology, and Media and Cultural Studies.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Sociology, Demography, Criminology, Anthropology, or related fields, with a strong research track record. The appointee will lead the HKU Research Hub of Population Studies, maintain an active research program, teach courses, supervise students, and contribute to academic administration.

A highly competitive salary is offered, along with annual leave, medical benefits, a contract-end gratuity, University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, and housing benefits as applicable.