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Research Assistant Professor(s) / Assistant Professor(s) / Associate Professor(s) / Professor(s)

CompanyThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LocationChina
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 3, 2026
About The Company
A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.
About the Role

Department/ Unit: Faculty of Medicine
Closing Date: Until the post(s) is/ are filled

Faculty Global Talent Recruitment Scheme

About the Faculty of Medicine

The motto of the Faculty of Medicine at CUHK is 'Transforming our Passion into Perfection'. The Faculty, established in 1981, now comprises 19 teaching departments/schools/units covering the entire range of pre-clinical and clinical disciplines, including the School of Biomedical Sciences, The Nethersole School of Nursing, the School of Pharmacy and The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care. Its teaching hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, provides more than 1,900 hospital beds and is also home to numerous medical and clinical research activities. With a team of around 1,500 full-time teaching and research staff and the back-up of the teaching hospital, the Faculty offers courses in 8 undergraduate programmes and around 60 postgraduate study programmes. The Faculty of Medicine also provides continuing and professional training for public health and healthcare professionals. In 2024-25, the numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate research students in the Faculty have reached 3,600 and 700 respectively.

About the Scheme

The Faculty of Medicine is now inviting applications under the Faculty Global Talent Recruitment Scheme. We welcome global talents with strong potential for scientific and scholarly breakthroughs across all disciplines to join us as Research Assistant Professors, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors. Further information about the Faculty Global Talent Recruitment Scheme is available at https://www.med.cuhk.edu.hk/about-us/career.

Strategic Recruitment Areas

Applications are especially encouraged from scholars in the following priority areas:

·         Infectious Diseases

·         Academic Breast Surgery

·         Cardiovascular Science

·         Neuroscience

·         Advanced Cell Therapies and Novel Oncological Treatments

·         Chemical Engineering for New Drug Discovery and Development

·         Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

 

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Successful applicants under the Faculty Global Talent Recruitment Scheme will be offered a competitive compensation package, including start-up support, relocation support and other benefits such as housing allowance, annual leave, academic leave, medical benefits and retirement benefits.

Requirement and Application Procedures

Applicants for non-clinical positions should be holders of PhD degree. For clinical positions, applicants should have a medical qualification, preferably with a higher medical qualification in the relevant discipline. Please send in applications via the e-recruitment system. Your application should include:

·         Cover Letter (Specifying the position applied for and your Department/School/Unit of interest)

·         Curriculum Vitae

·         Research & Teaching Statements

·         Three Key Publications 

The search will go on until the best candidates are presented for decision. The University reserves the right to fill the posts by invitation.

Key Skills
Scientific researchAcademic teachingClinical researchInfectious diseasesCardiovascular scienceNeuroscienceCell therapiesOncological treatmentsChemical engineeringDrug discoveryArtificial intelligenceMedical educationPublic healthSurgery
Categories
Science & ResearchEducationHealthcare
Benefits
Start-up supportRelocation supportHousing allowanceAnnual leaveAcademic leaveMedical benefitsRetirement benefits
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The successful candidates will conduct high-impact scientific and scholarly research across various medical and clinical disciplines. They are also expected to contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students within the Faculty of Medicine.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
5
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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