Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor in Haematology

The University of Hong Kong

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. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and over 140 academic departments and institutes/centres. There are 28,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students who are recruited globally, and more than 2,000 members of academic and academic-related staff coming from multi-cultural backgrounds, many of whom are internationally renowned. 

Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor in Haematology in the Department of Pathology (Ref.: 201800606)

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor in Haematology in the Department of Pathology, to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year contract.

Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Hong Kong Medical Council, and a professional qualification in Pathology (HKCPath, MRCPath, FRCPA or equivalent, such as an American Board certification).  They should have a solid track record of clinical services in all aspects of diagnostic haematology including phenotypic and genetic testing, and of medical research in basic, translational and molecular haematology.  Previous teaching experience is preferred.  The appointee will take part in clinical services, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision of postgraduate students, and academic research.  He/She is also expected to perform administrative duties at Departmental and/or Faculty level. Applicants with less experience may be considered for appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor.

Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.patho.hku.hk/.  Enquiries about the post should be sent to the Department at enquiry@pathology.hku.hk.

A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.  A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate.  Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.

Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to the Department at enquiry@pathology.hku.hk.  Application forms (341/1111) can be downloaded at http://www.hr.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc.  Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/.  Review of applications will start on May 24, 2018 and continue until July 31, 2018, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.

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