The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Applications are invited for:-

School of Pharmacy
Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
(Ref: 22000391) 

The Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is seeking exceptional applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor (In the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences) in the School of Pharmacy.

Current research interests in the School include drug delivery, drug-herb interactions, and drug resistance, etc. The School is gearing up for an expanded focus in translational research in precision medicine, drawing on research in biomaterials, chemical/ biomedical engineering, informatics, big data, and artificial intelligence. Our research is critical to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies. For more information, please see http://www.pharmacy.cuhk.edu.hk. 

Applicants should have (i) PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline; (ii) postdoctoral or faculty experience in a relevant scientific discipline; and (iii) record of research productivity as evidenced by peer reviewed publications; and preferably have (iv) research area that aligns with and/or builds on existing and future programmatic areas in the School and the Faculty; (v) extramural support as PI; (vi) evidence of leadership and collaborative interactions; and (vii) excellent oral and written communication skills.

The appointees are expected to (a) teach in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and graduate programmes; (b) develop and maintain an extramurally funded research programme in an area that aligns with or builds on the strengths of the School of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Medicine; and (c) provide service to the School, Faculty, University and the scientific discipline.

Candidates will be consulted before references are contacted, and all grants will be validated with the appropriate funding agency.

Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit an online application and attach (1) a letter of intent that identifies the rank for which you are applying for (Associate Professor or Assistant Professor), and addresses how your experience matches the qualifications for the position; (2) a proposed plan of research at CUHK; (3) a description of your teaching philosophy; (4) a complete curriculum vitae; and (5) names, addresses and contact information for at least three professional references.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.