City University of Hong Kong

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City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity, and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with a special focus on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but are not limited to:

biomedical science and engineering
veterinary science
computer science and data science
neuroscience and neural engineering
biostatistics and AI-healthcare
smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
AI/robotics/autonomous systems
aerospace and microelectronics engineering
energy generation and storage
digital business and innovation management
fintech and business analytics
computational social sciences
digital humanities
digital and new media
law and technology
private law
healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

Applications and nominations are invited for :

Substantiation-Track
Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Economics) in the Department of Economics and Finance [Ref. R/269/26]

Duties
The appointees are expected to make significant contributions to conducting quality research, teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervising MPhil/PhD students. The appointee at Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor is also expected to undertake administrative duties as required by the Head of Department.

Requirements
The Department invites applications at all levels: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor and Chair Professor. We seek strong candidates in all areas of economics, with particular interest in empirical economics and macroeconomics. Candidates are required to possess a PhD in Economics or closely related fields, with strong research potential and evidence of quality teaching.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Economics and Finance, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: efpost@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk and include a current curriculum vitae, job market paper, research statement, and files related to teaching performance. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: efpost@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations received by 30 November 2026 will receive full consideration. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports to be sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

Best Global Universities Rankings #47 (U.S.News & World Report 2026-2027); World University Rankings #73 (THE 2026); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024, 2025 & 2026); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #14 (THE 2026) and #7 (QS 2026)