Tenure-Track Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-track
Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (several posts)
in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public
Health (Ref.: 537728), to commence as soon as possible, on a
three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal, and
consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year
fixed-term contract, subject to satisfactory performance.
Exceptionally outstanding candidates may be considered for
appointment on tenure terms.

Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in
epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related
discipline; (ii) prior research experience in infectious disease
modelling and epidemiology; (iii) a strong track record of
high-quality research as indicated by publication record and
external grants; (iv) evidence of international recognition with a
demonstrated ability to work across disciplines towards new
research initiatives; and (v) a strong commitment to teaching
students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The appointees are expected to conduct independent and
collaborative scholarly research, publish research articles in
high-impact journals, and attract competitive grants to maintain
active research programmes; take part in teaching undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes, and supervise research postgraduate
students; and perform administrative duties. The appointment rank
will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the
successful candidate.

The School of Public Health is committed to protecting and
enhancing the health for all people, through the synthesis of
state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge
through education and training and effective evidence-based public
health advocacy. The School is structured into six academic
divisions: Behavioural Sciences, Community Medicine and Public
Health Practice, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Economics,
Policy and Management, Kinesiology, and Public Health Laboratory
Sciences. To learn more about the School, please visit http://sph.hku.hk .

A highly competitive salary commensurate with 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. Housing benefits will also be
provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online applications for the above
posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV,
a research statement, and a teaching statement. Please state in the
application form the position you are applying for, and provide
contact emails of three referees. Please include in the CV your
ORCID website link, H-index (as per Scopus), total number of
international peer-reviewed publications, and the number of
senior-authored papers. Review of applications will start from
December 28, 2026 and continue until April 28, 2027 , or
until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

Advertised: Oct 27, 2026 (HK Time)

Applications close: Apr 28, 2027 (HK Time)