"Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics [Ref. A/578/09]"

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics [Ref. A/578/09]

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) 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:

• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’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.

Applications and nominations are invited for the above posts:

Duties

Conduct research in various areas of applied and computational mathematics including applied analysis, mathematical modelling, scientific computation, numerical analysis, probability and statistics etc.; teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; supervise research students; and perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A PhD in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics with an excellent record in research, teaching and professional activities.

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 Department of Mathematics, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : mahead@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department (email: mahead@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

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