Monday, July 1, 2013

TT at University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for a tenure-track appointment as Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, from as soon as possible.  The post will initially be made on a three-year term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to mutual agreement.  Tenure may be offered to qualified candidates.
The position will be in any field of Physics.  Existing research activities in the Department include astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, and materials science.  Candidates with commitment to high-quality research and excellence in teaching are encouraged to apply.  Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 201200995) need not re-apply.
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 benefits.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
For enquiries about the existing research activities and the specific job requirements, please write to Professor K.S. Cheng, Head, Department of Physics (e-mail: physhead@hku.hk).  Interested applicants should submit a completed application form, together with a full C.V., a detailed publication list, a research plan, and a statement on teaching philosophy to scphy@hku.hk.  Please indicate clearly "Ref.: 201300413 (Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Department of Physics)" in the subject of the e-mail and which level they wish to be considered for.
Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc.  Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/Closes August 31, 2013.  The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.