Research Assistant Professor

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Data and Systems Engineering (14400)
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537326
Application deadline
30 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate or postgraduate courses in data and systems engineering.
  • Supervise graduate students and conduct research projects.
  • Attract external funding to support research initiatives.
  • Provide institutional and professional services to the department.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in systems engineering, data science, industrial engineering, computer science, or related field.
  • Several years of post-doctoral research experience.
  • Strong commitment to research and teaching with demonstrated research excellence.
  • Research expertise in robotics for nano manufacturing or intelligent instrumentation for biomedical applications (preferred).
  • Capability to initiate collaborative projects with Hong Kong researchers.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with fluent English.

Appointment

  • Full-time, three-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Review start date: As soon as possible.
  • Closing date: September 30, 2026 or until posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
  • Commencement date: As soon as possible.
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