Research Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Hong Kong

Updated: 8 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Feb 2026

17 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Research Field

Computer science
Mathematics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline

15 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country

Hong Kong
Type of Contract

Other
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Description

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

The Department is strongly committed to producing top-class research in the areas of applied mathematics, scientific computing and statistics, while simultaneously emphasises the nurturing of students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. It receives allocation from Science Faculty Niche Research Area to establish world-class research teams to develop the necessary experimental platforms, modelling and data analysis capabilities.

Research Assistant Professor (25260446)

Responsibilities:

The Department is recruiting one scholar at the rank of Research Assistant Professor in applied probability, data science, machine learning, and spatial statistics. Candidates with a strong background in the development of novel models and original methodologies are preferred.

Requirements:

Applicants should possess a relevant PhD degree with a solid and outstanding track record in research. They should have a solid statistical background, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with job identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: hro@hkbu.edu.hk ) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 2 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy .

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.


Where to apply
Website
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/406221/research-assistant-…

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Country
Hong Kong
City
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

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