The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for founding faculty positions at all levels at Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor ranks in the Information Hub for its new campus in Guangzhou (GZ). The HKUST (GZ) Information Hub focuses on addressing global challenges arising from human interactions with information and technology in an era of digital transformation. The Hub is comprised of four thrust areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Internet of Things, and Computational Media and Arts. In each of these areas, we are committed to providing world-class education and conducting cutting-edge research with practical applications, with the purpose of not only advancing regional development but also making a global impact.
The Guangzhou/Shenzhen bay area is also one of the world's most important technology hub with great potential for collaboration with the local industry and for commercialization of translational technology. We welcome both senior and junior candidates to apply. This is a rare opportunity for candidates who want to influence the very early development of a top-ranked new university campus with endless potential for growth.
Data Science and Analytics Thrust Area (DSA)
The DSA thrust area focuses on unifying statistics, machine learning, optimization, and their related techniques. By analyzing and modeling data, we aim to transform analytics into industrial and business insights for effective decision-making. We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated ability to pursue high-impact research in the areas of data science and analytics at all ranks. The initial focus areas include, but not limited to, data-driven AI & machine learning, statistical learning and modeling, industrial and business analytics (operations-related data analytics, business intelligence, and strategy, etc.), sector-specific data analytics (healthcare, finance, insurance, marketing, manufacturing, transportation, etc.).
About HKUST Guangzhou Campus [https://gz.ust.hk/]
HKUST(GZ) offers a unique educational environment with four transdisciplinary hubs and sixteen thrust areas. It provides superb research facilities, attracting top international faculty and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world's pressing scientific and technological challenges.
HKUST(GZ) is situated in Nansha District, Guangzhou, which is right in the center of the Greater Bay Area, one of the most vibrant and dynamic regions in the world, neighboring Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao. It is about 30 minutes away from Hong Kong by high-speed train. The new campus is under construction and is planned to open in 2022. The successful candidates may start working on the Clear Water Bay campus in Hong Kong before the new campus is completed.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and a publication record with international impact. Senior academics should have proven teaching commitment and performance, experience and readiness in administrative matters, and demonstrated service to the academic community and/or the public.
English is the medium of instruction and administration at HKUST(GZ). HKUST(GZ) is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment and we strongly encourage suitable candidates of diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous research funds, ample laboratory space, and excellent research equipment and support will be provided.
All posts are tenure-track Mainland China appointments to be offered by the HKUST Mainland entity in accordance with the local employment laws and regulations. Appointment to Professor rank and some Associate Professor rank will be made on a substantive basis while initial appointment to other tenure-track faculty ranks will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years.
Application Procedure
Please submit the application via the HKUST/HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System (https://facrecruit.hkust.edu.hk/). You should first sign up to create your personal account.
For more information, please visit the recruitment website (https://gz-faculty-recruitment.hkust.edu.hk/).
Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. We thank applicants for their interest. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of their application.
For questions regarding the recruitment system or general inquiries, please reach us at facultyhire@ust.hk. For Hub/Thrust specific questions, please address to gzrecruitinf@ust.hk with a subject title of "Application to Founding Faculty".