Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a leading international university renowned for excellence in research and education. HKU is a highly international university ranked 11 th in the world by QS, and it offers a comprehensive range of programmes across ten Schools. The University’s diverse community of students and staff — including Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows from top universities in the US, UK, China, and beyond — contributes to a vibrant, multicultural campus.

Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES)

The Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES) is a highly interdisciplinary research institute housed in both HKU and in Shenzhen with state-of-the-art labs at both locations (https://hkumiles.com/). MILES currently have 24 faculty members from the Faculties of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, fostering a collaborative environment at the interface of these disciplines. The Institute provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary research in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical science, and energy innovation. MILES faculty also enjoy the flexibility to recruit multiple Ph.D. students year-round, which helps to rapidly grow and advance their research teams.

The Positions

We now invite applications for junior and senior faculty positions at all rankings. Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment as Chair Professor or to an Endowed Professor position. Appointees will have labs in both MILES-HKU campus and MILES-Shenzhen, with full HKU affiliation and can be jointly with one of the Science, Engineering or Medical Sciences Departments.

We are open to virtually all areas of the physical sciences, engineering, and biomedical sciences that are relevant to chemistry, materials, nanoscience, energy and life sciences and artificial intelligence for science. Specific research areas include but not limited to:

1)        Novel organic and inorganic molecular, polymeric or nanoscale materials with interesting properties and functions

2)        Soft materials and biomaterials

3)        Biophysics and biochemistry involving novel molecules and materials

4)        Nanomedicine and bioengineering for new generations of medical imaging techniques, drugs and vaccines

5)        Energy materials, catalytic materials, electrochemistry

6)        Electrocatalysis, gas storage and conversions

7)        Optoelectronic devices, solar cells and novel optical materials

8)        Renewable energy solutions, novel batteries, carbon neutrality approaches

9)        Computational chemistry, theoretical chemistry, machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics for chemistry, biology and materials science

10)      Nanomedicine (broadly defined)

Qualifications

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

·       A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

·       An internationally recognized record of research excellence and scholarly achievement

·       A demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding and to lead a high-impact research programme

·       A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students

·       A collaborative, interdisciplinary mindset and proven academic leadership experience commensurate for senior faculty candidate

Why Join HKU and MILES

1)    HKU salary can be > 25% higher than Universities in most countries.

2)    HK salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Generous University contributions to a retirement benefits scheme up to 15% of basic salary. Generous housing, annual leave and medical benefits.

3)    The MILES and HKU will offer extensive start-up package including a multi-million USD start-up fund and new laboratory space at MILES.

4)    Access to large pool of graduate student/PhD applicants from top universities in China (Tsinghua, Beida), North America and Europe.

5)    Access to top postdoctoral candidates with PhD from top universities around the world 

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for these positions. Applicants should apply online via the HKU careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload the following documents: (i) a cover letter, (ii) an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications), (iii) a teaching statement (maximum 2 pages), (iv) a research statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining current and future research plans, and (v) the contact information of at least three referees. Applicants are also encouraged to submit applications to kathrynk@hku.hk.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the positions are filled.

The University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.