Professor of Neuroscience (All Ranks Considered)

**Faculty Positions - Department of Neuroscience** City University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) stands among the world's leading universities, recognized for innovation, creativity, and groundbreaking research. We seek exceptional scholars to join our faculty as Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors, or Chair Professors across all academic fields, with particular emphasis on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. **Priority Research Areas Include:** • Biomedical science and engineering • Veterinary science • Computer science and data science • Neuroscience and neural engineering • Bio-statistics and AI-healthcare • Smart/semiconductor manufacturing • AI/robotics/autonomous systems • Aerospace and microelectronics engineering • Energy generation and storage • Digital business and innovation management • Fintech and business analytics • Computational social sciences • Digital humanities and new media • Law and technology • Healthy, smart and sustainable cities **Department of Neuroscience** Our newly established Department of Neuroscience represents a rapidly expanding academic unit dedicated to excellence in research and education. We offer faculty positions at all levels, with primary focus on research and teaching, complemented by shared administrative responsibilities. The department maintains active postgraduate programs and is developing innovative undergraduate curricula. **Key Responsibilities** • Provide academic leadership in neuroscience research and education • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses • Conduct cutting-edge research and supervise research students • Contribute to administrative duties supporting departmental and university development • Advance the university's mission of excellence in professional education and research **Essential Requirements** • PhD, MD, or equivalent degree • Demonstrated ability to lead independent neuroscience research programs • Research expertise complementing departmental strengths: glial neurobiology, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, neural substrates of learning and memory, regenerative medicine, neurological disease pathophysiology, molecular and cellular neuroscience, functional brain circuitry, imaging, and systems neuroscience • Commitment to innovative neuroscience leadership • Interest in translational research and fostering collaborative partnerships **Additional Requirements by Level:** **Associate Professor and above:** • Distinguished academic record with significant external funding • High-impact publications and demonstrated leadership skills • Strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education • Ability to develop internationally competitive research programs • Experience in faculty development and cross-disciplinary collaboration **Assistant Professor:** • Strong research and academic track record • Established, externally funded research program **Compensation & Benefits** We offer competitive, market-driven remuneration packages with comprehensive benefits including gratuity, leave allowances, medical and dental coverage, and relocation assistance where applicable. Initial appointments are made on fixed-term contracts. **About CityUHK** • #54 Best Global Universities (U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026) • #73 World University Rankings (THE 2026) • #1 World's Most International Universities (THE 2024 & 2025) • #4 Young University Rankings (THE 2024) • #16 Asia University Rankings (THE 2025) CityUHK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of background.