Faculty positions at the University of Hong Kong, China

Applications are invited for the tenurable appointments as (1) Chair/Professor (Ref.: RF-2007/2008-20) and as (2) Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Ref.: RF-2007/2008-21) in the Department of Computer Science, from September 1, 2008. The posts will initially be made on a three-year fixed-term basis. Appointees who have demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure during the second three-year contract.

For post (1), applicants should have an exceptional record of research that aligns with the University initiatives in information technology and bioinformatics. The Chair/Professor will be expected to maintain innovative research activities that will attract outstanding students and faculty; to provide leadership for Department research; and to acquire external funding.

For post (2), applicants should be active and committed to research in theoretical computer science, bioinformatics, database, graphics, systems or computer security. Exceptional applicants in other research areas will also be considered.

Review of applications will begin from end of December 2007 and continue until the positions are filled. Further enquiries regarding the positions can be sent to recruitment at cs.hku.hk. Further details regarding the positions can be found on the department web page at http://www.cs.hku.hk/people/vacancies/.