Assistant Professor

Multiple LocationsPosted Oct 10, 2026

Job description

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EThe Department of Statistics and Data Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was founded in 1982. We strive to provide students with state-of-the-art statistical education and to conduct cutting-edge statistical research.

The Department is home to world-class faculty members with research expertise in diverse areas, including statistical finance and risk management science, statistical theory and methodology, machine learning and big data analytics, biostatistics and bioinformatics, and other areas of interdisciplinary research. Various research funding opportunities and research facilities are available through the Department to support teaching and research excellence.

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EThe Department and CUHK are committed to inclusive excellence and actively promote the success of a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty. We strive to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars and welcome applicants whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity.

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EApplications are invited for %3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3Eone%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E tenure-track Assistant Professor position in all areas of Statistics and Data Science. The Department%27s strategic research areas can be found at: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.

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Applicants should possess (i) a Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a related field; and (ii) high-quality research output and a strong teaching track record. Preference will be given to applicants with substantial international exposure and experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EFurther information about the competitive compensation and benefits package, together with extensive support for research and teaching, can be found: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career/working-cuhk%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:PMing.

LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3Ehttps://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career/working-cuhk%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:PMing.

LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EFurther information about the Department of Statistics and Data Science is available at the Department website: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.sta.cuhk.edu.hk/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:PMing.

LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3Ehttps://www.sta.cuhk.edu.hk/%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:PMing.

LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication Procedure%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EApplicants should complete the online application form and upload:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:PMing.

LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EA cover letter;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph. CxSp. First%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EA full curriculum vitae;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph. CxSp. First%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3ECopies of up to five representative publications.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:PMing.

LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EApplicants should also provide the names, postal addresses, and email addresses of three referees who have agreed to provide references on their behalf.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.

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LiU;mso-fareast-language:ZH-TW;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22 lang=%22EN-US%22%3EThe University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://career.cuhk.

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