BACKGROUND

The The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Department of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the largest departments in the School of Engineering. The Department currently has 40 faculty members recruited from major universities and research institutions around the world, with about 1000 students (including 600 undergraduate and 170 postgraduate students). The medium of instruction is English. More information on the Department can be found at http://www.cse.ust.hk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department will have at least two tenure-track faculty openings at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor levels for the 2010-2011 academic year.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for faculty candidates with interests in multidisciplinary research areas related to computational science and engineering such as bioinformatics and financial engineering. Strong candidates in core computer science and engineering research areas will also be considered. Applicants at Assistant Professor level should have an earned PhD degree and demonstrated potential in teaching and research.

SALARY & COMPENSATION

Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental benefits and annual leave. Housing will also be provided where applicable.

TERMS

For appointment at Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level, initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon satisfactory completion of contract.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be sent through e-mail including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including the names and contact information of at least three referees), a research statement and a teaching statement (all in PDF format) to csrecruit[at]cse.ust.hk. Applicants will be promptly acknowledged through e-mail upon receiving the electronic application material.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.)

DEADLINE

Priority will be given to applications received by 28 February 2010.