Assistant Professor - Educational Neuroscience

Academy for Educational Development and Innovation

The Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) is seeking an inspirational and energetic candidate to join the University in support of its development in the area of Educational Neuroscience.

Successful applicants will join the University’s highly qualified scholars team and affiliate with the relevant academic department and/ or academy. The appointees will contribute to enhancing the University's research capacity and impact on the relevant strategic research area(s). Responsibilities mainly include\: (i) conducting high-quality research, and generating scholarly publications or other significant research outputs; (ii) initiating and supporting research projects, and successfully securing external research grants, external funding and donations to enhance area impact; (iii) strengthening academic and professional networks, including collaborations with local and overseas institutions and universities; (iv) providing effective leadership in programme and curriculum development as well as programme and course management and teaching courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a particular focus on the Master of Science in Educational Neuroscience; (v) engaging in and leading research-related activities with colleagues and RPg students; and (vi) participating in and be an active member of the University’s community.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and/or prior degrees in Neuroscience, Psychology, Education, Linguistics, AI, Robotics, Science, or relevant area(s). They should be active researchers with proven capacity and potential in research. They should be fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, with a preference for some knowledge of Cantonese and an understanding of the educational context of Hong Kong and/or China. Candidates with international experience would also be highly valued. The University reserves the right to not fill the position.

Applicants for Assistant Professor should possess good evidence of research output and publication in relevant area(s) and a good research track record and impact. A strong network of, or an area of focus on, Educational Neuroscience in Asia, China, or the Greater Bay Area would be further welcome.

For information on the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) please visit\: https\://aedi.eduhk.hk/.