Job Title: Research Assistant Professor

Applications are invited from outstanding young researchers for the positions of Research Assistant Professor in Department of Mathematics.

Applicants should be a recent PhD graduate (within five years) in Mathematics, with at least two years’post-doctoral research experience. Ideal candidates should have strong commitment to research excellence and teaching, with the potential to conduct innovative research. Track records in gaining competitive research grants and a substantial publication record would be an advantage. Successful appointees are expected to develop their own research programs in one of the major research areas of the host Division/Department, and take the lead on individual research project to obtain competitive research funding.


The major research areas of the Departments are: 

• Algebra and Number Theory
• Analysis and Differential Equations
• Geometry and Topology
• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Probability and Statistics
• Financial Mathematics
• Data Science

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for two years. Further extension of contract will be subject to performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.

Application Procedure
Interested parties please submit your application comprising a statement of interest indicating your current research interests and future research plan, together with a full curriculum vitae and three reference letters to the Department of Mathematics (with subject title: Research Assistant Professor), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by email to mathenquiry@ust.hk on or before Friday, 18 August 2023.