Research Assistant Professor - (250001PM)
Description
Department/Unit: Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is seeking outstanding candidates for Research Assistant Professorship (RAP) in the fields of AI for Life Sciences and AI for Healthcare.
Applicants in the following areas are particularly welcome:
- AI and Machine Learning
- AI for Molecular Design
- Molecular Folding
- Computational Biology
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic engineering, or other disciplines that are related to AI for Life Science technologies; (ii) ample experience in above research area(s) as evidenced by publications in high-impact journals and top-tier conferences; (iii) substantial postdoctoral experience in relevant area(s); (iv) strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching; (v) strong sense of responsibility and team spirit; and (vi) excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants with collaborative research projects involving different disciplines will have an advantage.
The appointee will (a) apply for, in capacity as Principal Investigator/Project Coordinator, RGC grants (or other external grants of a similar size and status) every year; (b) participate in and/or develop independent and/or collaborative research projects; (c) coordinate research projects and publish peer-reviewed papers; and (d) be involved in teaching, student supervision and related administrative duties.
As the first computer science department in Hong Kong, CSE department currently hosts over 30 faculty members, including the first Turing Award winner in Hong Kong, 8 ACM Fellows, 16 IEEE Fellows, and over 1400 students. Further information about the department is available at https://www.cse.cuhk.edu.hk/.
Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years. Applicants should submit an online application and attach a full resume, a list of publications, copies of academic credentials, a cover letter, together with names and e-mail addresses of three referees to whom the applicants' consent has been given for their providing references. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
For enquiries, please contact the Institute of Medical Intelligence and XR via imixr_info@cse.cuhk.edu.hk.
Job: Professoriate, Teaching and Research Academic Posts
Organization: Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Unposting Date: Jun 30, 2026
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