Research Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (2401177)

Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of teacher education and related disciplines through a diverse offering of academic, professional and research programmes. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, the University aspires to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational and multidisciplinary research, development and innovation. We are committed to nurturing outstanding and caring educators and professionals as well as enhancing the impact of scholarship. The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 450 and total student headcount of about 11,000. It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 15 academic departments, as well as a number of University-level research centres and Faculty-level research and professional development centres and academies. For more information about the University, please visit http://www.eduhk.hk. 

To continue pursuing excellence in the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation through high quality research, we are seeking enthusiastic and highly dedicated academics to join the University in support of its strategic development in diverse areas. 

 Research Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor (Ref: 2401177) Academy for Educational Development and Innovation 

The University is committed to advancing knowledge, scholarship, and innovation through impactful research. To support the development of our strategic initiatives in Educational Neuroscience, we seek excellent, passionate, and dedicated academics to join our team. Successful candidates will become part of a distinguished team of scholars affiliated with the relevant academic department or academy. 

The appointees will play a vital role in enhancing the University’s research capacity and impact in the field of Educational Neuroscience. Key responsibilities include: (i) conducting high-quality research and producing scholarly publications or other significant research outputs; (ii) initiating and leading research projects while securing external funding (e.g., ECS/GRF/PPR) to bolster domain significance; (iii) fostering academic and professional networks, including collaborations with local and international institutions; (iv) developing and delivering new programs in Educational Neuroscience; (v) engaging in and leading research activities with colleagues and postgraduate students; and (vi) serving as active members of the University community. 

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in fields related to educational neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, or other related disciplines. We seek candidates who demonstrate a strong research profile with a commitment to advancing the understanding of learning processes and brain functions. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is essential, and familiarity with Cantonese and the educational landscape of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and/or China is advantageous. International or regional experiences will also be highly valued. For the position of Associate Professor, applicants should provide evidence of impactful research output and a robust publication record in relevant fields. Candidates for Assistant Professor positions should showcase their scholarly contributions and emerging research accomplishments.

A knowledge of, or an area of focus on, neurodevelopment of Chinese students at preschool, primary, or secondary levels, would further be welcome. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Dandan Wu at ddwu@eduhk.hk.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract. Start-up research grant and fringe benefits include the University’s Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 15% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits, and, where applicable, housing benefits. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post. 

Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV. Review of applications will start from December 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. 

For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en. 

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force. 

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk. 

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.