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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:
CUHK-RAP_PDF [#23529]
Position Title:
Research Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Fellows
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Hong Kong
Subject Area:
All areas of Mathematics
Appl Deadline:
finished (2023/10/17, finished 2024/08/23)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. The Department of Mathematics in CUHK has developed a strong reputation in teaching and research. Many of the faculty members are internationally renowned and are recipients of prestigious awards and honours. The graduates are successful in both academia and industry. The Department is highly ranked internationally, e.g., it is 37th, 41st and 66th in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 QS World University Rankings, and 41st, 51st and 42nd in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 US News Rankings, respectively.

The Department has multiple openings for Research Assistant Professors and Postdoctoral Fellows. The Department is now cordially inviting applications for non-substantiable posts at Research Assistant Professor (RAP) / Postdoctoral Fellow (Post-doc) levels in all areas of Mathematics beginning in August 2024. We seek promising young mathematicians whose research areas match the areas of our faculty members. The RAP and Post-doc positions are for three-year and two-year durations, respectively, with possible extension. The teaching load of these appointments is light, with one course each academic year. Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in mathematics or related disciplines; and (ii) demonstrated potential for research and teaching.

Applicants should arrange at least 3 reference letters, 2 on research and 1 on teaching, to be submitted by the reference writers.

Review of applications will begin on 1 December, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
email address
39437946
 
Department of Mathematics
Room 220, 2/F, Lady Shaw Building
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong