Tenure-Track Professor in Astrophysics and Astronomy
Join the University of Hong Kong as a tenure-track professor to advance cutting-edge research in astrophysics and astronomy within the Hong Kong Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in Astrophysics, Astronomy, or Physics, who have a strong commitment to both research and teaching, and seek to contribute to an international research community in a dynamic academic environment.
Overview
This tenure-track position at the University of Hong Kong invites exceptional candidates to contribute to the Department of Physics, specifically within the Astronomy and Astrophysics group. The role involves leading research in diverse areas such as stars, planets, compact objects, gravitational lensing, and multi-messenger astrophysics. Successful applicants will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, secure research funding, supervise doctoral students, and actively engage in the development of the Hong Kong Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (HKIAA). The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to become part of an international research hub in the Greater Bay Area and China.
What you'll do
- Conduct cutting-edge research in observational or theoretical astrophysics, complementing and expanding the current research directions of HKIAA
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in astrophysics and related fields
- Secure external research grants to support ongoing and future projects
- Supervise PhD students and mentor their research activities
- Serve on departmental or faculty committees and contribute to the strategic development of HKIAA
- Actively participate in academic conferences, workshops, and collaborative research initiatives
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences
- Engage in outreach activities to promote astronomy and astrophysics within the community
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, or a closely related discipline
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research, teaching, and publication
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record in top-tier astrophysics/astronomy journals
- Proven record of research excellence in astrophysics or astronomy
- Strong commitment to both research and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Experience in securing research grants and managing research projects
- Ability to supervise doctoral students and mentor their academic development
- Commitment to contributing to departmental and faculty governance
- Experience in publishing research in high-impact journals and presenting at international conferences
- Open to all qualified candidates without nationality restrictions
- No specific age or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-25 · open until filled
Applicants must submit an online application through the university’s portal. Required documents include a covering letter, up-to-date CV, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for at least three referees. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
- Covering letter
- Up-to-date CV
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Contact information of at least three referees
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