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:
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.
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Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:
The Department of Electrical Engineering, founded in 1984, has been achieving notable headway throughout the years in its excellence in professional education and research, realising its vision of becoming a leading department of its kind among global tertiary institutions. It was ranked 15th worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong by subject in Electrical and Electronic Engineering according to U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2020; 21st worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong in Engineering Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities by National Taiwan University Ranking 2019; and got highest “expected output index” worldwide in Electrical and Electronic Engineering by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.
Teach and supervise student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conduct frontline research, and develop new research directions and courses, where applicable, in the areas of Electronic and Electrical Engineering with special focuses on Millimeter Waves and THz; Control Systems; Nanotechnology for Optoelectronics and Biosystems; Communications and Networking; Power Systems; and Computer and Data Engineering.
A PhD in Electronic Engineering/Electrical and Computer Engineering or related disciplines plus a strong research record.
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.
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : job@ee.cityu.edu.hk).
To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae through the website: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/global-recruiting/. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration 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.
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.
Worldwide recognition ranking #53 (QS 2022), and #4 among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS 2021); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2020); #1 in Automation & Control/Electrical & Electronic Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology/Telecommunication Engineering in Hong Kong (GRAS 2021); and #39 Business School in the World and #4 in Asia (UT Dallas 2016 to 2020)
