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Recruiter: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong (CN)
Salary: Salary is highly competitive of international standard
Discipline: Life Science
Job Type: Faculty Member
Employment Hours: Full-time
Duration: Fixed term
Qualification: PhD
Sector: Academia
summary
In June 2022, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) was founded as a higher education institution governed jointly by the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The university is situated in the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, a highly active and vibrant region in the world. The State Council of the People's Republic of China has issued the "Overall Plan of Nansha of Guangzhou for Deepening the Comprehensive Global Cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao," which has aided in the establishment and growth of the university.
HKUST(GZ) aims to craft an innovative approach to cross-disciplinary education and research and to meet the needs of an ever-evolving world. To address the increasingly complex challenges in this rapidly changing world, HKUST(GZ) has adopted a unique academic structure that features "Hubs" and "Thrusts" instead of "Schools" and "Departments." This approach facilitates cross-disciplinary innovation and extends the knowledge frontiers across disciplines. Teaching and research at HKUST(GZ) take place in an outstanding intellectual environment that is rich in technical resources. English is the medium of instruction.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous start-up funding, ample laboratory space, and excellent research equipment and support will be provided.
All posts are tenure-track appointments in Chinese Mainland and to be offered by the HKUST(GZ) in accordance with the local employment laws and regulations. Appointments at Professor rank and some at Associate Professor rank will be made on a substantive basis while initial appointment to other tenure-track faculty ranks will be made on a 6-year contract basis with a mid-term review.
Application Procedure
Please submit application materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research proposal (maximum 3 pages), teaching statement (maximum 1 page), and contact information of three referees, via the HKUST Recruitment System (https://facrecruit.hkust.edu.hk/). Alternatively, application materials and inquiries can be sent through email (bsbet@ust.hk) to the Chair of the Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering Search Committee. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.)
further information
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