{"job":{"jobId":2410857,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":493,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Work type:</b> Full-time\n<b>Department:</b> Department of Microbiology (20700)\n<b>Categories:</b> Professoriate Staff</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Applications are invited for appointment as <strong>Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology </strong>(Ref.: 508826), to commence as soon as possible, 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, subject to satisfactory performance.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline in biological or biomedical sciences; (ii) experience and expertise in research areas including virology, virus-host interaction, human infectious diseases, and biosafety level 3 human pathogens such as avian influenza viruses and coronaviruses is preferable; and (iii) a strong track record of high-quality research as indicated by publication records and external competitive grants awarded. The appointee is expected to work independently as well as with other team members in the Department; manage on-going research projects on emerging infectious diseases; and consistently publish original research articles in high-impact journals and obtain external competitive grants. He/She will also participate in teaching and contribute to the enhancement of medical and healthcare-related courses.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">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.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and at least 2 reference letters. 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