Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering [Ref. A/237/09]

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) 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 CityUHK’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.

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Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:

Being the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has been established to develop research and scholarship synergies in materials science and engineering, building on the existing strengths of our talented faculty. The new Department aspires to become one of the world-leading departments in cutting-edge research and professional education with a focus on four targeted areas, namely i) biomaterials; ii) computational materials science; iii) functional materials; and iv) structural materials. The Department will serve as a collaboration platform for developing cross-disciplinary academic programs and multidisciplinary research projects with other academic units in the University.

Duties

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conduct cutting edge research, and develop new research directions and courses.

Requirements

A PhD in Materials Science/Materials Engineering or related disciplines with a strong research record and promising teaching ability.

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.

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