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 consists of a large number of faculty conducting research in cutting-edge technologies such as biomedical data science, biomedical imaging/devices, quantum technology, smart cities, big data, autonomous systems, Internet of Things, and beyond 5G wireless networks in a wide scope of fields including biomedical engineering, solid-state electronics and photonics; integrated circuits and systems; control and robotic systems; data science and AI; and wireless communications and networking.

 

The Department is interested in outstanding candidates in all ECE related areas and particularly in Digital and analog integrated circuits; Systems/Control; 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.  Distinguished applicants at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor joining the School will be considered for the nomination of the Global STEM Professorship Scheme supported by the Hong Kong Government, which offers additional support to aid the awardees to scale new heights in teaching and research activities.

 

Applicants should have a PhD with demonstrated strength in research and commitment to teaching. Successful candidates are expected to lead active research programs and 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.  Its Engineering School, ranked among the world’s top 25 since 2004, offers outstanding opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities for faculty and students to pursue cutting-edge 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 40 faculty members, 400 undergraduate students and 350 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 involvement in cross-cutting institutes and centers in the area of Quantum Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Energy.  According to the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject: Engineering- Electrical and Electronic, the Department is ranked #20 in the world.

 

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 studentship.  For appointment at Assistant Professor level, initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract.  A gratuity will be payable upon completion of contract.

 

Application Procedure

Applications including 1) a cover letter, 2) full curriculum vitae and a list of publications, 3) names of five referees, and 4) a summary of research proposal and teaching statement should be submitted via the HKUST recruitment system: https://facrecruit.hkust.edu.hk/.  The applicants should first sign up to create a personal account.  The applications deadline is set for 15 January 2023, but applications afterwards will be  considered until the openings are filled.

 

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

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