Closing Date: until the posts are filled
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked one of the top 50 universities worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings of 2020/21. It is also named the Most Innovative University in Hong Kong by Thomson Reuters in four consecutive years (2016-19). In the 2014 Research Assessment Exercise, the mechanical engineering discipline of CUHK was ranked first among its counterparts of all universities in Hong Kong in terms of the ratio of world leading research (top category of 4*). Further information about the Department is available at http://www.mae.cuhk.edu.hk.
The Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering (MAE) at CUHK is seeking excellent candidates in the following areas:
– Robotics and automation, in particular with expertise of medical sensors, robot actuators, and soft robotics with connection to the CUHK T Stone Robotics Institute, which focuses its primary research on medical and service robotics through collaboration among experts in engineering, medicine and social science; and
– Smart cities, energy, green buildings.
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; and (ii) a proven record of academic scholarship and high potential for excellence in teaching and research.
The appointees will (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b) develop an externally funded high impact research programme; (c) supervise postgraduate students; and (d) provide service to the Department/Faculty/University, professional organizations and the community.
Similar to tenure tracked positions at universities in USA, appointments will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2021, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Outstanding candidates with substantial experience for Professor rank may be considered for substantive appointment forthwith. The rank and exact start date will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
[Those who have responded to the previous advertisement for the posts (Refs. 180001TU and 160001CP) are under consideration and need not re-apply in this instance.]
Applicants please apply via the link at https://cuhk.taleo.net/200001GH with uploading the full resume with a cover letter, copies of academic credentials, publication list with abstracts of selected published papers, details of courses taught and evaluation results (if available), a research plan, a teaching statement, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three to five referees for providing references.
For more information, please contact Ms. YL Kan at ylkan@mae.cuhk.edu.hk.
Online Application: https://cuhk.taleo.net/200001GH
Closing Date: until the posts are filled
The Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering is seeking outstanding candidates for Research Assistant Professorships.
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree; (ii) strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching; and (iii) outstanding accomplishments and research potential. Applicants in the following areas are particularly welcome:
– Design and Manufacturing
– Energy/Building/Environmental Technologies
– Intelligent Systems
– MEMS/Nano/Material Technologies
– Robotics and Automation
– Systems and Control
The appointees will (a) develop an externally funded high impact research programme; (b) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and (c) provide service to the Department/Faculty/University, professional organizations and the community.
Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. The start date will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
Applicants please apply via the link at https://cuhk.taleo.net/200001GI with uploading the full resume with a cover letter, copies of academic credentials, publication list with abstracts of selected published papers, details of courses taught and evaluation results (if available), a research plan, a teaching statement, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three to five referees for providing references.
Further information about the Department is available at http://www.mae.cuhk.edu.hk/. For more information, please contact Ms. YL Kan at ylkan@mae.cuhk.edu.hk.
Online Application: https://cuhk.taleo.net/200001GI