Professor / Associate Professor in Demography / Population Studies

Position

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor / Associate Professor in Demography / Population Studies in the Department of Sociology, to commence on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment on direct tenure terms subject to the University’s approval. The successful candidate may entrust with leadership roles in the recently established HKU Research Hub of Population Studies.

Requirements

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Demography or Sociology, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Candidates should have a strong scholarly track record, including high-quality research and publications in leading academic journals, and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the Department’s research and teaching in population-related areas. The Department is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in areas such as low fertility societies, family and life-course dynamics, migration, health and mortality, and computational, digital or AI-related approaches to population research.