Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Materials Innovation for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES)

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Materials Innovation for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES) (Ref.: 531998)

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a leading international university renowned for excellence in research and education. HKU is a highly international university ranked 17th in the world by QS in 2025, and it offers a comprehensive range of programmes across ten faculties.

Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES)

The Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES) is a highly interdisciplinary research institute at HKU, housed in a state-of-the-art ~12,000 m² facility with cutting-edge laboratories and office spaces. MILES brings together around 20 faculty members from the Faculties of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, fostering a collaborative environment at the interface of these disciplines.

The Positions

We now invite applications for faculty positions at all levels of Full Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment as Chair Professor. Appointees will be based in MILES and jointly appointed with a relevant academic unit at HKU.

Specific research focus areas of particular interest include:

1. Novel organic and inorganic molecular, polymeric or nanoscale materials with interesting properties and functions
2. Soft materials and biomaterials
3. Biophysics and biochemistry involving novel molecules and materials
4. Nanomedicine and bioengineering for new generations of medical imaging techniques, drugs and vaccines
5. Energy materials, catalytic materials, and electrochemistry
6. Electrocatalysis, gas storage and conversions
7. Optoelectronic devices, solar cells and novel optical materials
8. Renewable energy solutions, novel batteries, carbon neutrality approaches
9. Computational chemistry, theoretical chemistry, machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics for chemistry, biology and materials science
10. Nanomedicine (broadly defined)

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. A demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students are required. For senior positions, an internationally recognized record of research excellence and scholarly achievement is needed.

What We Offer

For Assistant Professors, the appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 3 years initially with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. An internationally competitive start-up package, including dedicated new laboratory space at MILES, will be tailored to the appointee’s needs.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for these positions. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload the following documents: (i) a cover letter, (ii) an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications), (iii) a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages), (iv) a research statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining current and future research plans, and (v) the contact information of at least three referees. Informal inquiries can be sent to Dr. T.L. Lee at tllee315@hku.hk. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the positions are filled.