Department/Unit: School of Pharmacy
Closing Date: Until the post is filled
The Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Professor in the School of Pharmacy to build a world leading research program in translational precision medicine across the University.
Main Duties of the Position:
1. Continuing with the applicant’s extramurally funded research programme in an area that the applicant is known for his/her research internationally
2. Developing and leading a university-wide research programme in translational precision medicine
3. Teaching in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and graduate programmes
4. Providing service to the School, Faculty, University and the scientific discipline
Qualifications:
1. PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline
2. Established investigator of international repute in one or more of the following research areas: biomaterials, chemical/biomedical engineering, molecular imprinting, transport barrier biology, informatics, clinical pharmacometrics, biopharmaceutics, health services and policy
3. Record of research funding and productivity as evidenced by high impact peer reviewed publications
4. Leadership in developing and sustaining new research areas
5. Experience in team building and mentoring
6. Evidence of collaborative interactions
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills
8. Superb understanding of entrepreneurial activities
For more information about the School of Pharmacy, please see http://www.pharmacy.cuhk.edu.hk.
Application Process:
A complete application should consist of:
1. A letter of intent that addresses how your experience matches the qualifications for the position
2. A proposed plan of translational precision medicine research at CUHK and where your own research may fit in
3. A description of your teaching philosophy
4. A complete curriculum vitae
5. The names, addresses and contact information for five professional references
Candidates will be consulted before references are contacted, and all grants will be validated with the appropriate funding agency.
