[visionlist] Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience, The University of Hong Kong

[Dorita Chang]

Applications are invited for appointment as *Tenure-Track 
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Computational 
Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology*,*The University of Hong 
Kong,* to commence on July 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, on 
a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with 
consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year 
fixed-term contract.  Rank will be determined based on qualifications 
and experience. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the 
Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on 
tenure terms.

The Department of Psychology was founded in 1968 and was the first 
department of psychology in Hong Kong. The Department is represented by 
20 faculty members with different areas of expertise, including clinical 
psychology/neuropsychology, cognitive psychology/neuroscience, 
educational and developmental psychology, as well as social/health 
psychology.  Our faculty members engage in a broad range of research 
across the discipline, from basic human neuroscience to educational 
policy, as these different areas of research inform and complement each 
other. This unique research environment enables the integration of 
different disciplinary areas into cohesive and empirically sound 
research programmes that are translated into measurable societal impact. 
  Further information about the Department can be obtained at 
http://www.psychology.hku.hk <http://www.psychology.hku.hk/>.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in computational neuroscience 
or related fields, and a strong record of research.  For appointment at 
Associate Professor or Professor, candidates should also demonstrate a 
proven track record of external grants and leadership.

The appointee should have interests in computational modelling of 
neuroscientific and psychological functioning in order to capitalise on 
current research trends in brain science.  The appointee is expected to 
maintain an active research programme, and be responsible for teaching 
courses and supervising students at both graduate and undergraduate 
levels, as well as contributing to the administration of academic 
programmes.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and 
experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical 
benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross 
income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and 
University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 
15% of basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. 
  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site 
(https://jobs.hku.hk, *Ref.:* *502807*) and upload (1) an up-to-date 
C.V., (2) a research statement and (3) a teaching statement, and (4) 
state the contact information of three referees on the online 
application form. At least one of the referees should be able to comment 
on your research/teaching ability and your contribution to 
research/teaching in your department, while the remaining two should 
have knowledge of your recent academic or employment experience. 
  Enquiries about the post can be sent to the Chair of Selection 
Committee (hrpsyc at hku.hk).  Review of applications will commence as soon 
as possible and continue until *_January 15, 2021_*, or until the post 
is filled, whichever is earlier.

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