The University invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering.

The University

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-class university known for its innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 6th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2026, and 20th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings 2026. Eleven HKUST subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with “Electrical and Electronic Engineering” coming in 33th worldwide and first in Hong Kong. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. As of January 2026, HKUST members have founded over 1,900 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 21 exits (IPO or M&A).

The Department

The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) currently has 44 tenured-track faculty members, out of which 17 are IEEE Fellows, and 11 are Fellows of other renowned professional organizations (including a member of the National Academy of Engineering USA).  Offering academic degrees in BEng, MPhil, MSc, and PhD, to about 770 undergraduate students and over 550 postgraduate research students, the Department has a broad and distinguished coverage in Integrated Circuits and Systems, Wireless Communications and Networks, Control and Robotic Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Microelectronics, Photonics, Quantum Engineering, and Data Science and AI. We are at the forefronts of AI chips, 6G wireless technology, robotics, drones and automated vehicles. 

Our faculty work on electronic engineering innovations that enable an integrative perspective of both software and hardware. We combine system level integrated solutions that can address societal needs. Our faculty hold major collaborative research programs including two Area of Excellence (AoE) in 6G wireless communications and in Aging and Health, Strategic research topics in wide-bandgap and ultra-wide-bandgap semiconductor microelectronics, collaborative research fund in brain machine interfaces and neuro diseases, and research impact fund in AI-assisted image analysis for diseases diagnostics.
 

The Role

Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the Head of ECE is expected to provide leadership for the Department and manage its diverse academic and administrative functions.  

Terms & Applications / Nominations

Concurrent with a tenured professorial appointment, the Head appointment will typically be for an initial 3-year term and may be renewable for a second term. Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate, will be provided.

Applications and nominations are invited from well-qualified and accomplished scholars. The successful candidate must have extensive teaching and research experience, a broad knowledge base, and an open mindset to inclusively appreciate the full scope of ECE areas. They should be a visionary leader with strong academic administration skills at the tertiary level, managing decisions and resource allocation with fairness and impartiality. As an excellent communicator, the candidate will facilitate growth across all areas of the department and be willing to dedicate ample time to actively support and guide it to achieve meaningful impact. Additionally, proven ability to collaborate effectively with government, industry, and commercial sectors is an advantage.

Applications/nominations, together with a full curriculum vitae and names and email addresses of three referees, should be sent through the HKUST recruitment system (https://apply.interfolio.com/193481).  Candidate reviews will begin on 15 November 2026, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

For more information about the University, the School of Engineering and the ECE Department, please visit http://www.hkust.edu.hk/, https://seng.hkust.edu.hk/, and https://ece.hkust.edu.hk/ respectively.

(Information provided by applicants will only be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

Job Posting Details
 

The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor ranks.  The Department comprises faculty conducting research in frontier technologies in a wide scope of fields including biomedical engineering, microelectronics, integrated circuits and systems, photonics, control and robotic systems, data science and artificial intelligence (AI), quantum engineering, and wireless communications and networking. 

The Department is interested in outstanding candidates in all ECE-related areas and particularly in control and robotic systems; microelectronics and photonics; networking; and quantum engineering. The School of Engineering at HKUST has launched an aggressive global search to attract internationally renowned scholars and their teams to work in Hong Kong. 

Applicants must have a PhD degree with demonstrated strength in research and commitment to teaching. Successful candidates are expected to lead active research programs and to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.  An interdisciplinary knowledge and application of different disciplines will be an advantage.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a world-renowned research university in Asia’s most vibrant city, Hong Kong.  According to THE World University Rankings by Subject - Engineering and Technology in 2025, HKUST is ranked #33 in the world. Its Engineering School offers outstanding opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities for faculty and students to pursue innovative research in diverse disciplines within an essentially a north-American education system. English is the medium of teaching, research and administration.

The Department has about 50 faculty members, 600 undergraduate students and over 300 postgraduate students. It provides an excellent environment for multidisciplinary research, with close links to other departments within the School of Engineering and to other Schools through joint appointments and active involvements in cross-cutting Institutes and Centers in Quantum Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Energy. 

More information about the Department is available at: https://ece.hkust.edu.hk.

Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits include medical/dental benefits and annual leave.  Housing benefits, including on-campus housing, will be provided where applicable.  Substantial support is also provided to faculty in terms of first-rate research facilities, equipment, and research postgraduate studentships.  For appointment at Assistant Professor level, the initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract.  A gratuity will be payable upon completion of the contract.

Application Procedure
Applications including 1) a cover letter, 2) a full curriculum vitae and a list of publications, 3) names of three referees, and 4) a research proposal and a teaching statement must be submitted through the HKUST recruitment system at this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/179626. The applicants must first sign up to create a personal account.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible and applications will be considered until the openings are filled.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

Job Posting Details 
 

The Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) (https://ri.hkust.edu.hk/)at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for substantiation-track faculty positions at the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates will hold appointments in the appropriate academic departments. We are looking for outstanding candidates in the area of embodied AI and medical robots. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to Control and Autonomy, Embodied AI, Robot Learning, Physical AI, Surgical Robots, Rehabilitation Robots, Healthcare Robots, etc.

All candidates must have a PhD degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or related fields by the time of appointment. The salary and startup package are highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental benefits and annual leave. Housing will also be provided where applicable. Assistant Professor appointments will initially be on a three-year contract. A gratuity will be payable upon completion of the contract. Candidates will be interviewed by appropriate department search committees. 

HKUST is ranked among the best young universities in the world and is committed to increasing the gender and ethnic diversity of its faculty with a range of family-friendly policies in place. The medium of instruction is English. 

Application Procedure 

Applications including 1) a cover letter, 2) a full curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information of at least three referees, 4) a research statement, and 5) a teaching statement (all in PDF format) should be must be submitted through the HKUST recruitment system at this link: Apply - Interfolio. Applicants should first sign up to create a personal account. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  (Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.) 

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.