Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering [Ref. R/294/25]

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.

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Duties

We are seeking an exceptional academic and researcher with specialization in Composite/Smart Structures to join our Department. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and leadership within the field of structural engineering, emphasizing composite structures or smart structures, advanced structural analysis, computational mechanics and structural performance under extreme loadings.

Requirements

A PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering (or a closely related field);
With a strong track record in composite/smart structures research (evidenced by publications, grants, or industry projects);
With teaching experience at the university level; and
Expertise in FEM software (ABAQUS, ANSYS, SAP2000) and coding (Python/MATLAB).

Professional engineering licensure (HKIE/CEng) or eligibility is a plus.

Candidates for Professor or above should have established a distinctive international reputation in their respective disciplines.

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 Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email: acehead@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: acehead@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.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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