BACKGROUND

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, HKUST (http://www.cse.ust.hk) has more than 40 faculty members, recruited from major universities and research institutions around the world, and about 800 students (including about 200 postgraduate students). The medium of instruction is English. In 2011, we were ranked 21st among all Computer Science and Engineering Departments worldwide according to Academic Ranking of World Universities, and 26th according to QS World University Ranking.

REQUIREMENTS

The Department will have at least two tenure-track faculty openings at Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor levels for the 2012-2013 academic year. We are looking for faculty candidates with interests in bioinformatics, security, or cloud computing. 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.

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. For appointment at Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level, initial appointment will normally be on a three-year contract. A gratuity will be payable upon 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 references), a research statement and a teaching statement (all in PDF format) to csrecruit[at]cse.ust.hk. Priority will be given to applications received by 29 February 2012. Applicants will be promptly acknowledged through e-mail upon receiving the electronic application material.

Details of the positions can be found in the URL: http://www.cse.ust.hk/admin/recruitment/faculty/. Information about our department can be found at http://www.cse.ust.hk.

DEADLINE

29 February 2012