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Research Assistant Professor

1/13/2026

The Research Assistant Professor will contribute to research on integrating large language models with human language processing. This includes applications in language learning, teaching, assessment, and clinical practice.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.

About the Role

Department/ Unit: Brain and Mind Institute
Closing date: March 15, 2026

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is ranked among the world’s top 50 universities (QS World University Rankings). Located in a vibrant yet nature-rich metropolis, CUHK offers an excellent environment for academic development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Brain and Mind Institute at The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor (RAP) position. The RAP will contribute to research on the integration of large language models with human language processing, including applications in language learning/teaching, assessment, and clinical practice. Candidates are expected to have strong expertise in natural language processing or computational linguistics, particularly in large language model development, analysis, or interpretability. Experience in psycholinguistic experimentation, neurocognitive methods, or clinical language studies is highly valued.

The appointment may commence in mid-July 2026 or soon afterwards for a period of two years. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, plus contract-end gratuity and medical benefits.

Qualifications:
(i) PhD in linguistics, psychology, computer science, or a related field
(ii) Postdoctoral experience and/or a strong publication record commensurate with rank
(iii) Strong programming and NLP skills, especially in LLM pre-training, fine-tuning, or model analysis
(iv) Background in behavioural, neuroimaging, or clinical language research is welcome

Interested candidates are required to submit an online application, and to attach their degree certificates, identification documents, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, samples of representative publications (minimum of four), a research and teaching statement, as well as the names and email addresses of at least three academic referees who have no direct conflict of interest with the hiring party and have provided consent to offer references.

Application Procedure

The 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 http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.

Key Skills

Natural Language ProcessingComputational LinguisticsLarge Language ModelsPsycholinguistic ExperimentationNeurocognitive MethodsClinical Language StudiesProgramming SkillsModel Analysis