Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), Sustainability, and/or STEM [several openings]

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its development of the new strategic areas in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), Sustainability, and STEM.

Successful applicants will join the University’s highly qualified scholars team and affiliate to the relevant academic department or academy. The appointees will contribute to enhancing the University's research capacity and impact on the relevant strategic research themes in ESG, Sustainability, and/or STEM. Responsibilities mainly include: (i) conducting high-quality research, and generating scholarly publications or other significant research outputs; (ii) initiating and supporting research projects, and securing external competitive research grants, donations and other funding sources to enhance domain impact; (iii) strengthening academic and professional networks, including collaborations with local, Mainland and overseas institutions and universities; (iv) developing new programmes in ESG, Sustainability, and/or STEM; (v) engaging in and leading research-related activities with colleagues and RPg students; and (vi) participating in and be an active member of the University’s community.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and/or prior degrees in fields relevant to ESG, Sustainability, or STEM, and have prior research experience in interdisciplinary or translational studies. Additionally, they should demonstrate track records of research excellence, the ability to secure research funding, and experience in fostering academic collaborations. They should be fluent in English with, ideally, some knowledge of Cantonese and/or Mandarin and the educational context of Hong Kong and/or China. A commitment to contributing to the University's service and outreach activities, would also be highly valued.

Applicants for Associate Professor should possess evidence of strong research output and publication in relevant field(s) and a strong research track record and impact. Applicants for Assistant Professor should possess evidence of scholarship, research, and publications in the relevant field(s). A knowledge of, or an area of focus on, higher education in Asia, China, or the Greater Bay Area would further be welcome.

For further enquiries about the posts, please contact: Ms Antonia Wong at [email protected].

Attractive and competitive remuneration will be offered to suitable candidates. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract. Start-up research grant will be provided. Fringe benefits include contract-end lump sum payment, leave, medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and where appropriate, housing benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online. Applicants should complete the online application form specifying the strategic area(s) in which he/she wishes to engage and upload a full CV. Review of applications will start from late-June 2024, and will continue until the posts are filled.  Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.