Research Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry

Faculty Of Science

Department Of Chemistry

With offers of BSc (Hons) in Biochemical and Testing Sciences, MSc in Analytical Chemistry, MPhil (by research), and PhD degrees, the Department presently has around 130 undergraduate students, 70 taught postgraduate students and 100 research students and project staff.

The Department places a strong emphasis on both quality education and scholarly research/services, and has reached a significant milestone where its educational programmes are not only innovative but also accessible, and its major areas of research strength are well recognised and supported. It is now inviting applications for the position of:

Research Assistant Professor (25260210)

The appointee will work closely with an established research group in the Department to conduct high-quality research and showcase original and profound research accomplishments that have the potential to elevate them to international scientific leadership in chemical science. Additionally, the appointee will help supervise MPhil and PhD students, establish a cutting-edge research programme in synthetic organic chemistry, and engage in various scholarly activities, including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Applicants must possess a PhD degree and postdoctoral experience in organic chemistry or a closely related field from a reputable university/institution. They should have strong research experience in asymmetric catalysis and synthetic methodology, and an impressive publication record in peer-reviewed international journals. Prior teaching experience and a proven ability to mentor students are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with prior faculty-level experience.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with job identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: hro@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 2 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.