Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Job Title: Founding Faculty Department: Information Hub, HKUST (GZ) Job ID: 5487 Job Posting Details The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for founding faculty positions at all levels at Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor ranks in the Information Hub for its new campus in Guangzhou (GZ). The HKUST (GZ) Information Hub focuses on addressing global challenges arising from human interactions with information and technology in an era of digital transformation. The Hub is comprised of four thrust areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Internet of Things, and Computational Media and Arts. In each of these areas, we are committed to providing a world-class education and conducting cutting-edge research with practical applications, with the purpose of not only advancing regional development but also making a global impact. The Guangzhou/Shenzhen bay area is also one of the world’s most important technology hub with great potential for collaboration with the local industry and for commercialization of translational technology. We welcome both senior and junior candidates to apply. This is a rare opportunity for candidates who want to influence the very early development of a top-ranked new university campus with endless potential for growth. Artificial Intelligence Thrust Area (AI) The AI thrust area is interested in candidates at all ranks with a demonstrated ability to pursue high-impact research in AI, either in its algorithmic foundation, or in its translational applications. In addition to traditional AI related research areas such as machine learning, data mining, computer vision, natural language processing, we encourage candidates working in interdisciplinary research areas to apply. In particular, we look for candidates who can successfully apply AI to develop transformative technologies to improve our society, in fields such as media, design, finance, manufacturing, medicine, security, and smart living, etc. Data Science and Analytics Thrust Area (DSA) The DSA thrust area focuses on unifying statistics, machine learning, optimization, and their related techniques. By analyzing and modeling data, we aim to transform analytics into industrial and business insights for effective decision making. We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated ability to pursue high impact research in the areas of data science and analytics at all ranks. The initial focus areas include, but not limit to, data-driven AI & machine learning, statistical learning and modeling, industrial and business analytics (operations-related data analytics, business intelligence and strategy, etc.), sector-specific data analytics (healthcare, finance, insurance, marketing, manufacturing, transportation, etc.). Internet of Things Thrust Area (IoT) The IoT thrust area adopts an inter-disciplinary pedagogy to prepare students with integrated knowledge to pursue new innovations and to explore the new research frontiers in forming IoT-enabled future smart cities and digital society. IoT is a multi-disciplinary area about the convergence of various fundamental enabling technologies. We are interested in candidates who can create a multi-disciplinary IoT curriculum and pursue high impact research in a science, technology and engineering oriented academic environment. Candidates should work in one or more of the following IoT-related areas: IoT infrastructure and devices (sensing devices, processors, integrated circuits, and embedded systems), IoT systems and communications (wireless communications and networking, middleware, and cloud/edge computing), IoT intelligence and automation (data analytics, machine learning, and algorithm design), IoT applications (smart grid, smart home, smart city, smart transportation and autonomous driving, and smart healthcare), IoT security and privacy-enhancing technologies. Computational Media and Arts Thrust Area (CMA) The CMA thrust Area focuses on art creation and visual communication with new technology, with an emphasis on art with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), AI-generated art, information art and design, and data visualization. It promotes the interplay of art and technology and exploits the most advanced technology for art creation and visual communication with a social impact. We are interested in candidates who can create a multidisciplinary curriculum and pursue high impact research in a science, technology and engineering oriented academic environment. Candidates with the art background shall have MFA plus an active Digital Arts exhibition history with a sustained creative research practice in areas of above mentioned specialization. Priority will be given to digital artists who can teach a range of skills, including digital and innovative approaches; showing an explicitly experiential, experimental and expansive outlook on digital arts making; commanding a broad understanding and active creation beyond either in the animation field and/or video, game or digital design. Candidates with the engineering background should have demonstrated ability to pursue high impact research in virtual/augmented/mixed reality, computer graphics, data visualization, human-computer interaction, etc. About HKUST Guangzhou Campus [https://gz.ust.hk/] HKUST(GZ) offers a unique educational environment with four transdisciplinary hubs and sixteen thrust areas. It provides superb research facilities, attracting top international faculty and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges. HKUST(GZ) is situated in Nansha District, Guangzhou, which is right in the center of the Greater Bay Area, one of the most vibrant and dynamic regions in the world, neighboring Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao. It is about 30 minutes away from Hong Kong by high-speed train. The new campus is under construction and is planned to open in 2022. The successful candidates may start working on the Clear Water Bay campus in Hong Kong before the new campus is completed. Applicants must have a PhD degree and a publication record with international impact. Senior academics should have proven teaching commitment and performance, experience and readiness in administrative matters, and demonstrated service to the academic community and/or the public. English is the medium of instruction and administration at HKUST(GZ) campus. HKUST(GZ) is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment and we strongly encourage suitable candidates of diverse backgrounds to submit their applications. Remuneration and Conditions of Service Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous research funds, ample laboratory space and excellent research equipment and support will be provided. All posts are tenure-track Mainland China appointments to be offered by the HKUST Mainland entity in accordance with the local employment laws and regulations. Appointment to Professor rank and some Associate Professor rank will be made on substantive basis while initial appointment to other tenure-track faculty ranks will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance, mutual agreement and funding availability. Application Procedure Applications should be sent to <gzrecruitINF@ust.hk> together with (i) full CV; (ii) a statement of research, teaching, and service; (iii) up to five most representative publications in PDF formats; (iv) record of teaching performance (if any); (v) names and contact information of three referees; and (vi) please specify the Thrust Area you are applying for. Review of applications will commence as soon as they are received and will continue until all positions are filled. 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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Job Title: Founding Faculty

Department: Information Hub, HKUST (GZ)

Job ID: 5487

Job Posting Details

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for founding faculty positions at all levels at Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor ranks in the Information Hub for its new campus in Guangzhou (GZ). The HKUST (GZ) Information Hub focuses on addressing global challenges arising from human interactions with information and technology in an era of digital transformation. The Hub is comprised of four thrust areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics, Internet of Things, and Computational Media and Arts. In each of these areas, we are committed to providing a world-class education and conducting cutting-edge research with practical applications, with the purpose of not only advancing regional development but also making a global impact.

The Guangzhou/Shenzhen bay area is also one of the world’s most important technology hub with great potential for collaboration with the local industry and for commercialization of translational technology. We welcome both senior and junior candidates to apply. This is a rare opportunity for candidates who want to influence the very early development of a top-ranked new university campus with endless potential for growth.

Artificial Intelligence Thrust Area (AI)

The AI thrust area is interested in candidates at all ranks with a demonstrated ability to pursue high-impact research in AI, either in its algorithmic foundation, or in its translational applications. In addition to traditional AI related research areas such as machine learning, data mining, computer vision, natural language processing, we encourage candidates working in interdisciplinary research areas to apply. In particular, we look for candidates who can successfully apply AI to develop transformative technologies to improve our society, in fields such as media, design, finance, manufacturing, medicine, security, and smart living, etc.

Data Science and Analytics Thrust Area (DSA)

The DSA thrust area focuses on unifying statistics, machine learning, optimization, and their related techniques. By analyzing and modeling data, we aim to transform analytics into industrial and business insights for effective decision making. We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated ability to pursue high impact research in the areas of data science and analytics at all ranks. The initial focus areas include, but not limit to, data-driven AI & machine learning, statistical learning and modeling, industrial and business analytics (operations-related data analytics, business intelligence and strategy, etc.), sector-specific data analytics (healthcare, finance, insurance, marketing, manufacturing, transportation, etc.).

Internet of Things Thrust Area (IoT)

The IoT thrust area adopts an inter-disciplinary pedagogy to prepare students with integrated knowledge to pursue new innovations and to explore the new research frontiers in forming IoT-enabled future smart cities and digital society. IoT is a multi-disciplinary area about the convergence of various fundamental enabling technologies. We are interested in candidates who can create a multi-disciplinary IoT curriculum and pursue high impact research in a science, technology and engineering oriented academic environment. Candidates should work in one or more of the following IoT-related areas: IoT infrastructure and devices (sensing devices, processors, integrated circuits, and embedded systems), IoT systems and communications (wireless communications and networking, middleware, and cloud/edge computing), IoT intelligence and automation (data analytics, machine learning, and algorithm design), IoT applications (smart grid, smart home, smart city, smart transportation and autonomous driving, and smart healthcare), IoT security and privacy-enhancing technologies.

Computational Media and Arts Thrust Area (CMA)

The CMA thrust Area focuses on art creation and visual communication with new technology, with an emphasis on art with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), AI-generated art, information art and design, and data visualization. It promotes the interplay of art and technology and exploits the most advanced technology for art creation and visual communication with a social impact. We are interested in candidates who can create a multidisciplinary curriculum and pursue high impact research in a science, technology and engineering oriented academic environment. Candidates with the art background shall have MFA plus an active Digital Arts exhibition history with a sustained creative research practice in areas of above mentioned specialization. Priority will be given to digital artists who can teach a range of skills, including digital and innovative approaches; showing an explicitly experiential, experimental and expansive outlook on digital arts making; commanding a broad understanding and active creation beyond either in the animation field and/or video, game or digital design. Candidates with the engineering background should have demonstrated ability to pursue high impact research in virtual/augmented/mixed reality, computer graphics, data visualization, human-computer interaction, etc.

About HKUST Guangzhou Campus [https://gz.ust.hk/]

HKUST(GZ) offers a unique educational environment with four transdisciplinary hubs and sixteen thrust areas. It provides superb research facilities, attracting top international faculty and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges.

HKUST(GZ) is situated in Nansha District, Guangzhou, which is right in the center of the Greater Bay Area, one of the most vibrant and dynamic regions in the world, neighboring Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao. It is about 30 minutes away from Hong Kong by high-speed train. The new campus is under construction and is planned to open in 2022. The successful candidates may start working on the Clear Water Bay campus in Hong Kong before the new campus is completed.

Applicants must have a PhD degree and a publication record with international impact. Senior academics should have proven teaching commitment and performance, experience and readiness in administrative matters, and demonstrated service to the academic community and/or the public.

English is the medium of instruction and administration at HKUST(GZ) campus. HKUST(GZ) is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment and we strongly encourage suitable candidates of diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

Salary is highly competitive of international standard and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous research funds, ample laboratory space and excellent research equipment and support will be provided.

All posts are tenure-track Mainland China appointments to be offered by the HKUST Mainland entity in accordance with the local employment laws and regulations. Appointment to Professor rank and some Associate Professor rank will be made on substantive basis while initial appointment to other tenure-track faculty ranks will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance, mutual agreement and funding availability.

Application Procedure

Applications should be sent to <gzrecruitINF@ust.hk> together with (i) full CV; (ii) a statement of research, teaching, and service; (iii) up to five most representative publications in PDF formats; (iv) record of teaching performance (if any); (v) names and contact information of three referees; and (vi) please specify the Thrust Area you are applying for. Review of applications will commence as soon as they are received and will continue until all positions are filled.

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