Centenary Recruitment Plan

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Ranked 24th among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

As the University approaches its 100th anniversary, a major human resource expansion plan has been launched to provide 200 new academic positions. The purpose of this Centenary Recruitment Plan is to enhance our research competitiveness and to facilitate the introduction and delivery of a new four-year undergraduate curriculum from 2012.

Building on Hong Kong's international status and its mission to serve China, the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in Global Climate Change in the Department of Earth Sciences, from as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis under the Centenary Recruitment Plan.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree with good research skills and be able to demonstrate a strong potential for research excellence. The appointee is expected to commit high-quality scholarly research, submit grant proposals, publish in top-tier academic journals, and supervise postgraduate students. He/She may spend some time in teaching and coordinating fieldwork, and therefore should have good communication and organization skills. For further information about the duties of the post, please contact Professor M. Sun (e-mail: minsun@hku.hk).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk). Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months from the date of their applications may consider their application unsuccessful.

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