Department of Health Technology and Informatics
Assistant Professor in Medical Laboratory Science
(Ref. 240328005)
The Department of Health Technology and Informatics (HTI) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences hosting the disciplines of Medical Laboratory Science and Radiography. HTI offers academic programmes at various levels, ranging from Bachelor’s degree all the way to PhD degree. There are currently about 40 faculty members, with about 25 technical and administrative personnel, plus around 140 research students and research staff, 250 postgraduate students and 700 undergraduate students in HTI. HTI is a leading academic department in the above professional disciplines with strong commitment to quality teaching and research. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hti for more information about HTI.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) teach and contribute to the programme/curriculum planning, development and administration at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(b) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses;
(c) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Unit’s research strengths;
(d) engage in scholarly research, consultancy and other scholarly activities leading to publications in top-tier refereed journals and award of research grants;
(e) undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a PhD degree in the area of Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or a related discipline;
(b) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and advising;
(c) a proven track record in research and academic achievements;
(d) effective classroom teaching skills and good interpersonal skills;
(e) experience in acquiring external research funding including national, international funding bodies and industries; and
(f) excellent communication, organisation, leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Preference will be given to those with professional experience related to bioinformatics.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.
Consideration of applications will commence on 18 April 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 28 March 2024