Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor
City University of Hong Kong
Application
Details
Posted: 17-May-23
Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Type: Full Time
Academic Designation:
Academic
Work Function:
Education
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:
• biomedical science and engineering • veterinary science • computer science and data science • neuroscience and neural engineering • bio-statistics and AI-healthcare • smart/semi-conductor manufacturing • AI/robotics/autonomous systems • aerospace and microelectronics engineering • energy generation and storage • digital business and innovation management • fintech and business analytics • computational social sciences • digital humanities • digital and new media • law and technology • private law • healthy, smart and sustainable cities
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityU’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.
Applications and nominations are invited for :
Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering [Ref. A/508/03]
The Department of Systems Engineering (SYE) aspires to be a centre of excellence in research and education in intelligent systems and smart manufacturing. According to a recent study by Stanford University, six of our faculty members were among the top 2% of most highly-cited scientists of the world, reflecting the high academic standard of our faculty and our excellent research performance.
SYE is looking for talents in all areas related to smart manufacturing and systems engineering, including semiconductor manufacturing, digital manufacturing, 3D/4D additive manufacturing, industrial internet of things, cyber-physical systems, automation/robotics, operations research, stochastic optimization, reliability and quality, and related disciplines. We are particularly interested in individuals who develop new and creative approaches based on operations research, artificial intelligence, machine/deep learning or similar methodologies, to improve the design and performance of future manufacturing systems.
Duties : Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise students and undertake scholarly activities (including course development/revamping). The appointees will also be assigned to take up administrative duties to facilitate the development of the Department, the College and the University.
Requirements : A PhD in smart manufacturing, systems engineering or related areas with an excellent research record and strong teaching ability. Good academic credentials and excellent communication skills are required.
Salary and Conditions of Service Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
Information and Application Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Systems Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : sesearch@cityu.edu.hk)
To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: sesearch@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will be considered until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 3 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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