Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor in Gastroenterology
Job Summary
Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Clinical Associate Professor in Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 534694) to commence as soon as possible on a four-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second four-year fixed-term contract.
Applicants should possess a medical degree registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong a relevant higher academic qualification (e.g. M.D. Ph.D.) a higher qualification in internal medicine and a specialist qualification in gastroenterology recognized by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine or its equivalent. They should have proven capacity and potential and an outstanding track record of active research including high-impact research output external competitive grants and research awards demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in clinical services and training and have engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. They should also be fluent in Cantonese Putonghua and English although teaching research and professional activities are conducted in English. Preference will be given to those with a track record in research governance university and hospital administration and experience in both early- and late-phase clinical trials.
The appointee is expected to participate in the planning and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes conduct research in gastroenterology develop and provide regular clinical services and patient care at the Universitys affiliate teaching hospitals and contribute to administrative duties in the Department Hospitals and Faculty. Information about the Department can be obtained athttp:// 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. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application at the Universitys career site () for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload (1) an up-to-date CV (2) 3 reference letters and (3) a teaching and research statement. Review of applications will start from June 1 2026 and continue until July 1 2026 or until the post is filled whichever is earlier.
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Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.