Academic Jobs at Hong Kong

Position: Assistant Professor of Biology at Hong Kong Polytechnic University

About Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a public university in Hung Hom, Hong Kong.  PolyU has an international faculty and student community and has developed a global network with more than 440 institutions in 47 countries and regions. PolyU offers 220 postgraduate, undergraduate and sub-degree programs for more than 32,000 students every year. The University has 8 academic faculties and schools, offering over 220 postgraduate, undergraduate and sub-degree programs.

Roles and responsibilities

• Teaching various disciplines of Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Microbiology (non-clinical), Immunology and/or related disciplines to higher level students.
• Similarly, conducting lectures, tutorials and practical sessions in the related subjects.
• Supervise undergraduates and postgraduate students in terms of academics, assesments and research activities.
• Conduct standard research activities in the recent advances in the field of pharmacology, biotechnology, immunology, microbiology (non-clinical), and so on. Also, lead, guide and supervise the research project.
• Conduct workshops, experiments, and other academic-related activities whenever necessary.
• In addition to that,  contribute to departmental and program administration as well as curriculum development.

Required skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in  Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology or related disciplines.
• Following, experience in teaching in the relevant field.

Furthermore,

• Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed international journals, especially in the areas of biotechnology, biochemistry, food, and nutrition as well as other disciplines of biology.
• Highly motivated and possess creative talents to develop and apply state-of-the-art techniques in the areas of Immunology to investigate biomedical problems that are critical to the health of humans and/or domestic animals.
• Track of record in obtaining external funding/research grants.
• Demonstrate evidence of effective classroom teaching skills.