Research Assistant Professor - (240002BI)
Description
Department/Unit: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Closing Date: Until the post is filled
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is seeking an outstanding candidate for Research Assistant Professorship (RAP) in Environmental Geophysics. Research topics include the application of geophysical methods to study landslide kinematics and dynamics, earthquake-landslide interactions, and slow-moving landslides' life cycle evolution.
Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree in Geophysics or related fields with at least one year of postdoctoral (or equivalent) research experience; (ii) strong and outstanding academic credentials and records, as evidenced by high-quality publications as a leading author; and (iii) experience in independently leading innovative research projects. Work or field experience in Western China will be considered an advantage.
The appointee will be expected to (a) apply for external competitive research grants; (b) develop and participate in collaborative research projects; (c) co-supervise and mentor postgraduate students and postdocs; (d) undertake teaching duties at undergraduate and graduate levels; and (e) provide service at department, faculty, and university levels.
Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full CV which includes 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. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Appointment will normally be made on a contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement.
Further information about the Department is available at https: // www. ees.cuhk.edu.hk/. For enquiries, please contact Professor TAN Yen Joe at [email protected].
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit https:// career.cuhk.edu.hk.
Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts
Organization: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Unposting Date: Ongoing