Research Assistant Professors - (240002HG)
Description
Department/ Unit: Department of Mathematics Closing date: Until the posts are filled
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward- looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. The Department of Mathematics in CUHK has developed a strong reputation in teaching and research. Many of the faculty members are internationally renowned and are recipients of prestigious awards and honours. The graduates are successful in both academia and industry. The Department is highly ranked internationally, e.g., it is 41st, 66th and 63rd in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 QS World University Rankings, and 51st, 42nd and 56th in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 US News Rankings, respectively.
The Department has multiple openings for Research Assistant Professors. The Department is now cordially inviting applications for non-substantiable posts at Research Assistant Professor level in all areas of Mathematics. We seek promising young mathematicians whose research areas match the areas of our faculty members. Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in mathematics or related disciplines; and (ii) demonstrated potential for research and teaching. The main duties of the appointees will focus on research. They are also expected to undertake light teaching duties at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, with one course each academic year.
Appointments will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years commencing August 2025, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement.
Applicants please upload a full resume and attach copies of academic credentials, together with names and e-mail addresses of three to five referees (at least two on research and one on teaching) to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing references.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled.
Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts
Organization: Department of Mathematics
Unposting Date: Ongoing