Faculty positions in Electronic and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology invites applications for two faculty positions. The first is at the rank of Assistant Professor and the second is at the rank of Professor.
Applicants for the faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor should have a PhD with demonstrated strength in research, a commitment to teaching and a desire to link with industry in the region. We are interested in qualified applicants with relevant research experience in areas relating to systems and particularly smart grid systems, bio-informatics, financial engineering, internet-of-things, cyber physical systems or social networking.
Applicants for the faculty position at the rank of Professor will be jointly appointed with the School of Engineering and should have a PhD with an outstanding international track record in research, a commitment to teaching and a desire to link with industry in the region. In addition the successful candidate should have demonstrated leadership skills and experience in leading large interdisciplinary projects funded by both government and industry. We are particularly interested in qualified applicants with relevant research experience in interdisciplinary areas related to energy and that bridge Electronic and Computer Engineering with Mechanical Engineering and/or Chemical Engineering and/or Industrial Engineering and/or Civil Engineering.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a truly international university in Asia’s world city, Hong Kong, and its Engineering School has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 25 since 2004. The high quality of our faculty, students and facilities provides outstanding opportunities for faculty to develop highly visible research programs. All formal instruction is given in English and all faculty members are expected to conduct research and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The Department has excellent computing resources, state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories and currently has about 40 faculty members, 800 undergraduate students and 350 postgraduate students.
Starting rank and salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including medical and dental benefits, annual leave and housing will be provided where applicable. Initial appointment at Assistant Professor ranks will normally be on a three-year contract. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Re-appointment will be subject to mutual agreement.
Applications including full curriculum vitae, list of publications, names of five referees addressed to Professor Vincent Lau, Chair of the Search Committee, and should be sent by email to eesearch@ust.hk. Applications will be considered until all the positions are filled.
More information about the Department is available on the website http://www.ece.ust.hk/.
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