HKUST - Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering

The Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology invites applications for several faculty positions for all ranks: Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. Applicants should have a PhD with demonstrated strength in research and commitment to teaching. We are particularly interested in qualified applicants with relevant experience in RFIC design; nanotechnology as applied to solar cells and solid state lighting; along with bioengineering, in addition to other traditional areas of electrical engineering. Applications are also encouraged from candidates whose research programs are nontraditional and interdisciplinary including areas in technology management, and whose instructional programs will bring innovation to the curriculum.

The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology is a truly international university in Asia's world city Hong Kong and its Engineering School has been consistently ranked among the worlds' top 25 since 2004. The high-quality of our faculty, students and facilities provide 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 offers BEng, MSc, MPhil and PhD degrees. A BEng degree in Computer Engineering is offered jointly with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The Department has excellent computing resources, state-of-the art teaching and research laboratories and currently has about 40 faculty members, 813 undergraduate students and 388 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 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 should be sent by email to eesearch@ust.hk addressed to: Professor Hoi Sing Kwok, Chairman of Search Committee, Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology. The search will continue until all the positions are filled.