Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Of a number of recent indicators of the University's performance, one is its ranking at 18 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education Supplement. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.
(Ref.: RF-2007/2008-760)
Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor (RAP)/Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) in Law and Information Technology in the Faculty of Law for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of renewal. The appointee will primarily work with the Law and Technology Centre (formerly known as "China IT and Law Centre") under the Faculty of Law and the Department of Computer Science.
Applicants should have research experience in one or preferably more of the following fields of specialization:
- digital evidence
- intellectual property in the digital world
- privacy and data protection
- cyber crimes
- telecommunications
A doctoral degree in Information Technology Law or a cognate discipline is preferred for appointment as RAP and is required for appointment as PDF. A proven record of scholarly publications related to the above fields is highly desirable. The appointee should have the ability and commitment to conduct research independently and to secure external research grants.
Detailed information about the Law and Technology Centre can be obtained at http://www.chinaitlaw.hk.
Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University):
Research Assistant Professor : HK$511,680 - HK$622,740
Post-doctoral Fellow : HK$250,260 - HK$482,400
(approximately US$1 = HK$7.8)
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement with the reference number RF-2007/2008-190 need not re-apply.
The appointment carries leave, and medical/dental benefits. Appointment at RAP level will also attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.
Applications should be written against the above criteria. Enquiries about the post can be directed to the Dean's Office, Faculty of Law (e-mail: deanlawhku.hk). Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointment Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappthkucc.hku.hk). Closes 14 June 2008. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
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