"Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Psychology) in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences [Ref. C/879/09]"

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:

Psychology, situated within the prestigious Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at CityU, is seeking applications from outstanding scholars. We seek applicants with a record of excellence in research and publication, securing external funding and delivering innovative and high-quality education.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum and programme development, supervise students on research projects, and managing student activities and academic programmes. They will undertake impactful research, participate in interdisciplinary projects, contribute to departmental administration and knowledge transfer, work collegially with other CityU members, and represent the department in the public sphere.

Requirements

A PhD in Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience/Neuropsychology, or related fields. Candidates must have a strong record in research and teaching. Candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor should have a strong track record with publications in leading academic journals and a good record of successful acquisition of external grants. Candidates for Professor should also have a proven record of international leadership in the respective research areas and professional activities, in addition to the above-mentioned requirements.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : ssrecruit@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: ssrecruit@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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