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RESEARCH POSITIONS IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
The Institute of Human Performance at the University of Hong Kong is seeking to fill up to two full-time postdoctoral research positions to boost its research capacity in the area of physical activity and health. Appointees are sought who hold a relevant PhD, are research active with a proven publication record in the field, and who have the demonstrable capacity to attract external research funding. Appointees will be expected to work with colleagues in the Institute [http://www.hku.hk/ihp/] and in relevant departments within the Faculty of Medicine [http://www.hku.hk/facmed/] to undertake research to improve understanding of the role of physical activity in chronic disease prevention and management and to help increase the sustained uptake of regular physical activity, especially among the people of Hong Kong. The main focus will be upon research, however some teaching duties, up to 50% of a normal teaching load, may be assigned.
Appointments will be made at either the Research Assistant Professor (RAP) or the Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) level for a period of up to 3 years. Appointment at the RAP level will be contingent upon prior postdoctoral research experience and the pre-existence of a significant research track record. While not essential, fluency in Cantonese would be an advantage. Internationally attractive salaries are available [RAP $HK487,320 - $HK593,100 p.a.; PDF $HK349,200 - $HK459,420 p.a.] with a 15% end-of-contract gratuity also provided for RAP appointments. Exchange rates fluctuate but currently the salary ranges equate to some $USD62,477-76,038 p.a. for RAP and $USD44,769-58,900 p.a. for PDF. Generous internal research funding is available to seed projects.
Background Information
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) [http://www.hku.hk/] is the leading research university in Hong Kong and was recently ranked 39th overall in the top 200 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement. HKU is a member of the Universitas 21 group of research-intensive universities [http://www.universitas21.com/] and has a student population of some 14,700 with English as the medium of instruction. Health and Human Development is one of the eight identified research strengths of the university with Public Health and Healthy Ageing as key themes within this area of priority.
The Institute of Human Performance at the University of Hong Kong is seeking to fill up to two full-time postdoctoral research positions to boost its research capacity in the area of physical activity and health. Appointees are sought who hold a relevant PhD, are research active with a proven publication record in the field, and who have the demonstrable capacity to attract external research funding. Appointees will be expected to work with colleagues in the Institute [http://www.hku.hk/ihp/] and in relevant departments within the Faculty of Medicine [http://www.hku.hk/facmed/] to undertake research to improve understanding of the role of physical activity in chronic disease prevention and management and to help increase the sustained uptake of regular physical activity, especially among the people of Hong Kong. The main focus will be upon research, however some teaching duties, up to 50% of a normal teaching load, may be assigned.
Appointments will be made at either the Research Assistant Professor (RAP) or the Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) level for a period of up to 3 years. Appointment at the RAP level will be contingent upon prior postdoctoral research experience and the pre-existence of a significant research track record. While not essential, fluency in Cantonese would be an advantage. Internationally attractive salaries are available [RAP $HK487,320 - $HK593,100 p.a.; PDF $HK349,200 - $HK459,420 p.a.] with a 15% end-of-contract gratuity also provided for RAP appointments. Exchange rates fluctuate but currently the salary ranges equate to some $USD62,477-76,038 p.a. for RAP and $USD44,769-58,900 p.a. for PDF. Generous internal research funding is available to seed projects.
Background Information
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) [http://www.hku.hk/] is the leading research university in Hong Kong and was recently ranked 39th overall in the top 200 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement. HKU is a member of the Universitas 21 group of research-intensive universities [http://www.universitas21.com/] and has a student population of some 14,700 with English as the medium of instruction. Health and Human Development is one of the eight identified research strengths of the university with Public Health and Healthy Ageing as key themes within this area of priority.
The
Institute of Human Performance (IHP) was created in July 2002 with the
mission to: "build a world-wide reputation in Human Performance
for the University of Hong Kong, by enhancing knowledge and
professional practice through sustained excellence in research that
informs: outstanding teaching; the development of movement skills; and
the uptake and maintenance of regular physical activity."
The IHP provides both academic programmes in sport and exercise
science/kinesiology and physical activity, sport and recreation
programmes for university staff, students and community and is thus
uniquely positioned to undertake translational research and to trial
and develop evidence-based activity interventions. The IHP has
two major areas of research priority - skill learning & expert
performance; and physical activity & health.
Further Information and Applications
Applications and further questions about the position should be directed to:
Professor Bruce Abernethy, Director, Institute of Human Performance, University of Hong Kong, Flora Ho Sports Centre, 111 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: (852) 2818 8042.
Applications should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vita and a completed HKU application form (downloadable from https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/apply-form.html but to be returned direct to the Institute). Applications close Friday February 25th, 2005 and applicants must be available to be in post before 31st December 2005.
Further Information and Applications
Applications and further questions about the position should be directed to:
Professor Bruce Abernethy, Director, Institute of Human Performance, University of Hong Kong, Flora Ho Sports Centre, 111 Pokfulam Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: (852) 2818 8042.
Applications should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vita and a completed HKU application form (downloadable from https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/apply-form.html but to be returned direct to the Institute). Applications close Friday February 25th, 2005 and applicants must be available to be in post before 31st December 2005.
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