Applications are being invited by City University of Hong Kong for substantiation-track positions at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Chair Professor. Outstanding scholars from all academic disciplines are being sought, particularly in strategic and interdisciplinary research areas such as One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, and Brain Studies. Candidates with strong research achievements, innovative academic visions, and commitments to teaching and mentorship are encouraged to apply before May 31, 2026. Science Careers
Key Points
- Positions are being offered at multiple academic ranks.
- Applications are being accepted from all academic disciplines.
- Strategic focus areas include One Health, Smart City, AI, neuroscience, and computational social sciences.
- A doctorate must be possessed by the time of appointment.
- Competitive salary packages are being provided.
- The university is being recognized among the world’s top-ranked international universities.
- Diversity and equal opportunity principles are being upheld.
Job Description
Exceptional scholars are being recruited by City University of Hong Kong to strengthen research excellence and interdisciplinary innovation. Appointments are being made on a substantiation-track basis in various Colleges, Schools, and Departments. Particular interest is being given to research expertise in:
- Biomedical science and engineering
- Veterinary science
- Computer science and data science
- Neuroscience and neural engineering
- Bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
- AI, robotics, and autonomous systems
- Aerospace and microelectronics engineering
- Computational social sciences
More information about academic units can be explored through the CityUHK Colleges, Schools, and Departments Page.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Develop internationally competitive research programmes.
- Contribute to the university’s strategic interdisciplinary research goals.
- Publish impactful scholarly work.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Deliver high-quality teaching and curriculum development.
- Participate in academic service and collaborative initiatives.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- A doctorate degree in a relevant discipline must be obtained before appointment.
- Strong research accomplishments and future research potential should be demonstrated.
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration will be valued.
- Commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship should be shown.
- Evidence of leadership in research or innovation may be considered an advantage for senior appointments.
Opportunities and Facilities
Successful appointees may benefit from:
- Competitive salary and employment packages.
- Access to advanced research facilities and global collaborations.
- Opportunities to work within internationally recognized interdisciplinary research clusters.
- A highly international academic environment.
- Career advancement through substantiation-track appointments.
- Participation in one of Asia’s leading research-intensive universities.
The university has recently been ranked:
- #54 in Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report
- #73 in World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
- #1 in the World’s Most International Universities by Times Higher Education
Deadline
The closing date for applications has been set as May 31, 2026.
Application Process
Interested candidates are being encouraged to submit their applications through the official recruitment channels of City University of Hong Kong. Applicants should prepare academic credentials, research statements, teaching records, and other supporting documents required for academic appointments.
This recruitment campaign reflects the growing emphasis being placed on interdisciplinary research and global academic collaboration in higher education. By focusing on emerging fields such as AI-healthcare, neuroscience, smart cities, and computational social sciences, City University of Hong Kong is positioning itself as a major hub for future-oriented innovation and research leadership in Asia and beyond.