"Research Assistant Professor (Ref: 250001VA)"

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Research Assistant Professor

(Ref: 250001VA)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a widely accepted top institute in Asia (e.g. ranked #6 in 20025 QS Asia University Rankings) with a high degree of global academic reputation (e.g. ranked #36 in 2025 QS World University Rankings). The Faculty of Engineering at CUHK is famous for its research in optics and photonics, dating back to the early 1970s when Prof. Charles Kao (2009 Nobel Laureate in Physics) joined CUHK. Our BME Department is the newest department in the Faculty of Engineering, but it has already grown into global academic excellence (e.g. world #11 in 2024 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects - Biomedical Engineering) and consistently ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong.

We are inviting applications for the post of Research Assistant Professor (RAP) in the Biomedical Engineering Department to engage in a project related to artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted image analysis for bioinformatics and medicine. The project is highly interdisciplinary, involving areas of microfluidics, fluidic mechanics, biomedical imaging, and machine learning.

Opportunities for Growth

This RAP position offers great opportunities for professional development, including leading independent cutting-edge research projects, mentoring postdocs and graduate students, collaborating with world-leading research groups, applying grants and classroom teaching.

Requirements

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in the STEM field, such as biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering and applied physics, with a solid academic background in biomedical imaging and AI and an excellent research track record.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong academic track record as evidenced by publishing in high-profile journals or conferences. Proficient in both written and spoken English is required. Solid postdoctoral training is essential but applicants with exceptional research achievements will be considered case-by-case. Experience in leading research projects independently is required, and success in research grant applications will be considered an advantage.

Research Directions

This RAP position is dedicated to working and developing technologies for the label-free mechanotyping of stem cells and biomedical image analysis. This project is based on our prior foundation of deformability cytometry and microfluidics engineering. Through the already-established collaboration, this study will pave the way for upcoming clinical trial and support the translation of Hong Kong’s scientific excellence into societal impacts. The specific aims and deliverables of research projects will be discussed with the PI, considering the applicant’s expertise, interests, and prior experience.

Responsibilities

The appointee’s roles and contributions include:

(a) Carry on the proposed project under the lead of the PI (Prof. HO Yi Ping, Megan) and Co-I: specifically, the appointee will (i) co-supervise RPg students working on the project; (ii) collaborate with biologists/doctors to explore the applications; and (iii) prepare conference/journal manuscripts and drafting patents.

(b) Generate high-impact research outputs that are equivalent to the 4* research output in RAE: the appointee is expected to have cross-field working experience to support the multidisciplinary nature of this project.

(c) Apply for external grants from RGC/NSFC/ITC/etc.: The appointee will be fostered to be an independent researcher with a good track record of securing external grants. The research results from this project are expected to strongly support the appointee in applying for and securing external grants.

Salary and Contract Details

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for three years, starting as soon as possible, renewable subject to funding availability and performance.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full resume, a list of publications, copies of academic credentials, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three to five referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing references. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.