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1. Positions
Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors
Post Specification
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is actively searching top international researchers in various fields for its strategic visions and goals, BME is one of the multidisciplinary fields to focus on. Our department has new faculty positions from the University to support the development of the Department. We are seeking candidates to fill several faculty posts at full professor/ associate professor/ assistant professor levels with prospect for substantiation in BME in different partnering departments.
Building upon a strong record in multidisciplinary BME research, the Faculty of Engineering in close collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine is offering BME programmes at levels from Bachelor of Engineering to Doctor of Philosophy. The BEng and MPhil/PhD programmes are hosted in our department with academic contributions from different disciplines. Our department is looking for excellent candidates with various engineering underpinnings in the areas of (i) biomaterials and regenerative medicine; (ii) biomolecular engineering & nanomedicine; and (iii) medical instrumentation & biosensing.
Successful candidates will be expected to develop a significant independent research programme with external funding, supervise postgraduate students, and teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Depending on the specific disciplines of the appointees, appointments can be hosted in different academic units. If deemed appropriate, joint appointments across relevant departments can also be considered.
Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing as soon as possible, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. The exact start date can be worked out with the successful applicants.
Enquiries
Interested parties may seek more information from Miss Heidi Chan at heidichan@cuhk.edu.hk or Professor Raymond Tong (Chairman of BME Department) at kytong@cuhk.edu.hk .
Details
Please visit CUHK Personnel website for more information about the job vacancy.
2. Positions
Research Assistant Professor in Stroke Neuroengineering
Post Specification
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is actively recruiting top international researchers to accelerate its strategic initiatives. Biomedical Engineering (BME) has been identified as one of the multidisciplinary fields to focus on. Building upon a strong record in research and teaching, the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in close collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and with academic contributions from other engineering departments, offers BME programmes at all levels including BEng, MSc and MPhil/PhD.
For this post, we would specifically invite a talent to join our interdisciplinary research and development group in Stroke Neuroengineering. The appointee will work together with Faculty of Medicine to conduct research and development works related to stroke neuroengineering.
For more information, please visit www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk and www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk/kytong
Duties
Successful candidate(s) will be expected to
(a) conduct research and development as the main duty and actively pursue RGC grants (or other external research grants of a similar size and stature), as Principal Investigator or project coordinator;
(b) provide a modest teaching load at undergraduate or postgraduate level in related areas;
(c) supervise postgraduate students and research staff;
(d) provide service to BME Department; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Chairman of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a doctoral degree in relevant disciplines;
(b) potential to become a leader in one or several of the research fields of neuroengineering;
(c) strong commitment to achieve excellence in research;
(d) strong publication records;
(e) strong ability in interdisciplinary research ; and
(f) excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction.
Enquires
More information can be obtained from Miss Heidi Chan at heidichan@cuhk.edu.hk or Professor Raymond Tong (Chairman of BME Department) at kytong@cuhk.edu.hk .
Consideration of applications will commence on 30 Sept 2022 until the position is filled.
