Research Assistant Professor (PR0459/22-23)
The Department is recruiting ONE scholar at the rank of Research Assistant Professor in the area of non-Hermitian and topological waves to support the on-going development of relevant research areas within the department and the university.
Applicants should have worked at a university or research institute on a full-time basis for not less than 2 years. They should also have (i) a relevant PhD degree; (ii) strong commitment to excellence in research and mentoring/teaching; and (iii) outstanding accomplishments and research potential in the related area. The candidates with relevant postdoctoral research experiences will be considered with priority. The applicants are expected to have experience and publication records in two or more of following research areas:
• Topological matters in wave systems
• Non-Hermitian physics
• Acoustic or mechanical metamaterials
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract up to three years commencing Mar 2023. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (https://jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications, a brief statements research interest and research plan. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
Review of applications begins immediately until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor (PR0255/22-23)
The Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position under the University’s Talent100 recruitment drive. The Department has focus areas in Biophysics & Complex Systems. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged by the Faculty of Science and fostered under the University-wide six Interdisciplinary Labs (https://interdisciplinary-research.hkbu.edu.hk/), supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.
Being part of a rapidly evolving research and educational landscape in the region, the Department strives to nurture leadership in emerging fields of interdisciplinary science, in particular quantitative and systems biology, complex systems theory, analysis and modeling, sensor technology, and big data and AI in biomedical applications. These efforts will be supported by infrastructural and internationalisation initiatives at the University level, and grounded on the Department’s first-rate research achievements (evidenced by extensive international collaborations, by reviews such as RAE, by start-up companies and by prestigious awards).
The candidates should have a PhD degree in Materials Science, Physics, or other relevant disciplines, a proven track record of collaborative research and a strong commitment to teaching. Experimental scientists with strong expertise in materials science, biological and device physics, and transdisciplinary interests in biomedical and healthcare applications are especially encouraged to apply. The appointee is expected to conduct world-class research and to teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
This is a tenure-track position with an initial appointment to be made on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Tenure is expected to be attained within six years.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk) with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) directly. Those not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Closing date: 31 January 2023 (or until the position is filled)