Post Title: Research Assistant Professor(s)

Department / Unit: Department of Physics

Closing Date: Until the post(s) is/are filled

Post Specification:

The Department of Physics invites applications for the position of Research Assistant Professorship, starting as soon as possible. Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in physics; and (ii) research experience in areas in physics currently being pursued in the department, including:

• Astrophysics and Cosmology;
• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics;
• Biophysics and Soft Matter Physics;
• Complex systems and Fluids
• Condensed Matter Physics;
• Materials Science;
• Quantum Information Science and Technology
• Particle physics.

The appointees should demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments and potential for establishing significant externally funded research programmes, and are expected to undertake light teaching duties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He/She will work closely with faculty members in the Department to enhance the existing strengths. Information about relevant research in the Department can be found at http://www.phy.cuhk.edu.hk.

Appointments will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Applications will be accepted until the posts are filled.

Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full resume, a brief research statement (not longer than three pages), copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing evaluation letters.

Post Title: Technician

Department / Unit: Department of Physics

Closing Date: 3 November 2024

The appointee will be responsible for (a) organizing and maintaining teaching laboratories at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (b) assisting in designing/improving experiments; (c) liaising and co-ordinating activities for promoting science programs; and (d) basic laboratory management, such as equipment inventory records and laboratory safety, etc.

Applicants should have (a) a Bachelor degree or above in Physics or related disciplines; (b) at least 2 years’ work experience in research/industrial/teaching laboratories; (c) self-motivation, and a responsible and hard-working attitude; (d) the ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary environment; (e) a good command of spoken and written Chinese and English; and (f) solid knowledge on scientific instrumentation, electronics, computer hardware and software, and programming. Having teaching experience and strong hands-on ability will be advantageous.

Appointment will be made on contract basis for up to 2 years (with contract-end gratuity for a 2-year contract), renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

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