Overview
HKU's Department of Physics is recruiting at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level in condensed matter physics, with research, teaching, graduate supervision and academic-service responsibilities.
Full job description
The full-time appointment is normally offered on a three-year fixed-term basis with possible renewal and tenure consideration; exceptionally strong senior candidates may be considered for tenure. The department's research spans quantum materials, correlated and topological matter, semiconductor optics, spin and valleytronics, cold atoms, metamaterials and nanophotonics. HKU lists competitive salary and benefits including leave, medical coverage, retirement or contract-end contributions and applicable housing benefits.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline, a strong research record and commitment to teaching, and the ability to supervise graduate research. Candidates should complement HKU's condensed-matter research programmes.
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Verification notes
Reverified on HKU's official Ref. 536535 vacancy. The current closing date is 30 November 2026, superseding the older 30 September date in the historical payload. Required application materials were also restored from the current official page.
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