Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering [Ref. A/290/09]

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 Biomedical Engineering is interested in developing its expertise in biomedical engineering. 

Duties

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise research students, conduct research, and perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

Applicants with a PhD and strong background in Biomedical Engineering are invited for faculty positions at all levels. Preference will be given to candidates with specialties in the areas of Biomedical Imaging and Bioinstrumentation, Cell/Tissue Engineering and Biomechanics, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Applications, and Biosensors and Health Informatics. Candidates must be committed to high quality teaching for a diverse student body at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Outstanding candidates in other areas will also be considered. Successful candidates are expected to possess a solid disciplinary foundation and demonstrated potentials/records of outstanding scholarship in both teaching and research.

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 Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311].

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae.  Nominations can be sent directly to the Department of Biomedical Engineering [Email : bmehead@cityu.edu.hk].  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 2 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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