Connectionists: Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience, The University of Hong Kong

[Janet Hsiao]

The Department of Psychology at the University of Hong Kong is recruiting a
Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in
Computational Neuroscience. Details of job adv is available for viewing via HKU
website:

https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/502807/tenuretrack-professorassociate-professorassistant-professor-in-computational-neuroscience


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Applications are invited for appointment as *Tenure-Track
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Computational
Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology*, 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.

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) 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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