City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:
- biomedical science and engineering
- veterinary science
- computer science and data science
- neuroscience and neural engineering
- bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
- smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
- AI/robotics/autonomous systems
- aerospace and microelectronics engineering
- energy generation and storage
- digital business and innovation management
- fintech and business analytics
- computational social sciences
- digital humanities
- digital and new media
- law and technology
- private law
- healthy, smart and sustainable cities
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.
The Department of Computer Science has internationally known research groups in a number of areas, including AI and machine learning, cloud and mobile computing, computer system and information security, evolutionary computation, computer vision and graphics, and bioinformatics. Worldwide recognition: #19 & #23 worldwide in AI and CS respectively by U.S. News & World Report Global University Rankings 2025-2026; #18 worldwide in CS&E by ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024; #45 & #59 worldwide in DS&AI and CS&IS respectively by QS University Rankings 2025; #57 worldwide in CS by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
A PhD in Computer Science or related disciplines. Candidates should have an excellent proven record of research and teaching in Computer Science. Preference will be given to candidates with strong research background in Computer Architecture and Systems, Operating Systems and Compilers, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics, and Information Security. Other areas of interest include Software Engineering, Databases, Computer Networks, Computer Vision and Graphics, Algorithms, and Computational Biology.
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : csadm@cityu.edu.hk).
To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Department of Computer Science (email: csadm@cityu.edu.hk). Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.
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Best Global Universities Rankings #54 (U.S.News & World Report 2025-2026); World University Rankings #73 (THE 2026); #1 in the World’s Most International Universities (THE 2024, 2025 & 2026); Young University Rankings #4 (THE 2024); Asia University Rankings #14 (THE 2026) and #7 (QS 2026)
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