Assistant / Associate Professor

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Job Title: Assistant / Associate Professor
Department: Department of Chemistry
Job ID: 4812

Job Posting Details

The Department of Chemistry at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology invites applications for faculty position across all areas of chemistry (at Assistant/Associate Professor level) with one appointment in the area of Inorganic Chemistry.

Appointees are expected to teach chemistry courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to develop a vigorous research program in their areas of interest.  Applicants should have a PhD degree in chemistry and ideally with a minimum of two years’ post-doctoral research experience.

Additional information about the University and the Department can be found at https://www.ust.hk and https://chem.ust.hk.

Starting salaries will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including medical/dental package and annual leave will be provided.  Housing benefits will also be provided where applicable, based on university policies.  Initial appointment will normally be on a 3-year contract basis.  A gratuity will be paid upon successful completion of the contract.

Application Procedure
Applications should be sent to the chair of the Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, by email to facsearchem@ust.hk.  Application packages should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, an original research proposal, and the names and contact details of three referees (including email addresses).  Review of applications will commence in mid-September 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.)