Post Title: Assistant Professor(s)

Department / Unit: Department of Physics

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

Post Specification:

The Department invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, which will start from the academic year 2024-2025. The Department anticipates that there will be multiple positions. Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor is expected but a more senior appointment will be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.

Applicants in all areas of physics currently being pursued in the department are welcome to apply, with priorities given to the following fields: 

– Theoretical quantum optics;

– Theoretical quantum information science;

– Theoretical biophysics.

Applicants should (i) have a relevant PhD degree with postdoctoral research experience; (ii) demonstrate a track record of research accomplishments, potential for establishing a significant externally funded research programme; and (iii) have a strong interest in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Appointments 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.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full resume, research plan, teaching statement, copies of academic credentials, a publication list and/or abstracts of selected published papers (if any), together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references (unless otherwise specified).

Department / Unit: Department of Physics

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

Post Specification:

The Hong Kong Institute of Quantum Information Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for Research Assistant Professor position in the following directions.

• Experimental diamond-based sensing. The applicants are expected to have experience in at least one of the following fields – quantum sensing, nanomagnetism, AFM, STM, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, condensed matter physics, bio-imaging and light-sheet microscopy.
• Theory of quantum correlation spectroscopy, with applications to quantum sensing, detection of quantum many-body physics, and/or the test of quantum foundation.
• Quantum many-body theory and numerical simulation of open quantum systems and applications in quantum information science.
• Theoretical quantum optics focusing on superradiance laser/maser, Floquet laser/maser, and the effects of many-body correlations.

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full resume, a list of publications, copies of academic credentials, together with names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.

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: Research Assistant Professor(s)

Department / Unit: Department of Physics

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

Post Specification:

The Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position in the field of experimental quantum optics. The duty of the position is to set up and study superradiant lasers or masers using atoms or defects in solids and to develop quantum information technologies based on the lasers or masers.

 The candidate should have a doctoral degree with relevant research experience.

 Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement.

 Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full resume, a list of publications, copies of academic credentials, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.

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 at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position in astronomy within any of the following directions:

• Astronomical Instrumentation
• Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
• Integral Field Spectroscopy Survey Development and Data Mining

The Department has a diverse research portfolio including several faculty members working in the field of astrophysics. In particular, we are actively developing the AMASE instrument and survey (Yan et al. 2020), which will provide high spectral resolution integral field spectroscopy for the study of the ISM in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies. Successful candidates should be able to contribute to the development of the instrument or the survey, and/or take advantage of the data produced.

 The appointee should demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments and potential for establishing significant externally funded research programmes, and will be expected to undertake light teaching duties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

 Competitive salary will be provided that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement.

 Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full resume, a list of publications, a research statement summarizing past research and future plans (maximum 4 pages), copies of academic credentials, together with names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of at least three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.

 Applications received before Dec 3, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Post Title: Lecturer(s)

Department / Unit: Department of Physics

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

Post Specification:

Applicants should have (i) a doctoral degree in physics or related subjects; (ii) at least four years’ tutoring plus some research experience; and (iii) the ability to convey physics concepts to non-science students.

The appointee will (a) teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and general education physics courses; and (b) undertake other duties as assigned.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one or two years commencing December 2024, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants should upload a full curriculum vitae, together with copies of qualification documents, and names, addresses and fax numbers/e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references.