Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Department offers B.Eng., M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. The B.Eng. programmes comprise Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering (jointly with the Department of Computer Science) and Biomedical Engineering (jointly with the Faculty of Engineering and the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine). The Department consists of 45 full-time teaching staff and has excellent computing resources, well-equipped teaching and research facilities and supports. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.eee.hku.hk/.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in biomedical/computer/electrical/electronic engineering or a closely related field, with a strong commitment to research and teaching. A solid track record in research is essential, preferably in, but not restricted to, the following areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics and robotics.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.