THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

in collaboration with

OCEAN PARK CONSERVATION FOUNDATION HONG KONG

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Of a number of recent indicators of the University’s performance, one is its ranking at 18 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK’s Times Higher Education Supplement. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Building on Hong Kong’s international status and its mission to serve China, the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor

In Aquatic Mammal Ecology and Conservation

(Ref.: RF-2007/2008-599)

Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in The Swire Institute of Marine Science, Faculty of Science from July 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed term contract, with consideration for tenure after satisfactory completion of a second three-year contract.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree with a strong background and publication record in the field of aquatic mammal ecology and conservation. The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous and independent research program and have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.  A track-record of publications in international journals is essential. Research start-up funds will be available. 

The appointee will be based at The Swire Institute of Marine Science, information about which can be found at http://www.hku.hk/swims/index.htm. He/She will also act as a Research Advisor to Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong and contribute to their research, conservation and education programmes. Details about Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong can be found at http://www.opcf.org.hk/eng/index.asp

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

For enquiries of the existing research activities and the specific job requirements, please write to Dr Gray A. Williams, Honorary Director (e-mail: hrsbwga@hkucc.hku.hk). Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hkucc.hku.hk) Closes August 20, 2008. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy