"Professor(s)/Associate Professor(s)/Assistant Professor(s) - Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Ref: 250001Z7)"

Applications are invited for:-

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Professor(s)/ Associate Professor(s)/ Assistant Professor(s)

(Ref: 250001Z7) (Closing date: January 31, 2026)

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong has multiple tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks to pursue new strategic research initiatives.

Applications from all areas of computer science and related fields are welcome. Applicants should hold (i) a PhD degree; and (ii) an outstanding scholarly record demonstrating (potential for) teaching and research excellence.

Applicants in the following areas are particularly welcome:

Computer Science

• Algorithms
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Bioinformatics
• Computer system security or cybersecurity
• Data analytics or data science
• Healthcare Informatics
• Image processing, computer graphics, AR/VR
• Programming languages, software engineering, and system programming
• Theoretical CS

Computer Engineering

• Cyber-physical systems and Internet of things
• Electronic Design Automation
• Energy efficient Computing
• Hardware and embedded security
• Quantum Computing
• Smart hardware for human machine interaction

Appointment(s) will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2026, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointments or substantiation later. Substantive appointment at Professor rank may be considered for outstanding candidates with proven records. The rank and appointment start date will be negotiated with the successful applicants.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is ranked among the top computer science disciplines internationally by the US News and World Report in 2025 (https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/computer-science). In addition to our highly ranked specializations in AI and related fields, our Design Automation is also world leading (https://csrankings.org/#/index?da&world). Our mission is to innovate with cutting-edge world-class research, to create, preserve and disseminate knowledge through education, and to cultivate top talents with a global perspective.

For further information about the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, please visit http://www.cse.cuhk.edu.hk.

Application Procedure

The application package should include a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials, publication list with abstracts of one or two top selected published papers, details of courses taught and evaluation results (if available), a research statement, a teaching statement, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of at least three referees to whom consent has been given for their providing references. Inquiries about your application may be directed to dept@cse.cuhk.edu.hk.

To ensure full consideration, applicants are strongly suggested to submit the application by close of December 31, 2025, but applications will be accepted until January 31, 2026.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.