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The University of Hong Kong – Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in HKU Business School and the School of Computing and Data Science
Company NameThe University of Hong Kong
Position TitleTenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in HKU Business School and the School of Computing and Data Science
Company Information
Faculty of Business and Economics and the School of Computing and Data Science, The University of Hong Kong
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee is expected to:
• develop and maintain a vigorous, high-quality research agenda with a strong AI and data science component;
• publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and present at major international conferences;
• seek and secure external competitive research funding;
• contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in statistics, data analytics and related areas, including AI-rich programme offerings;
• supervise research postgraduate students; and
• undertake service and administrative duties in HKU Business School, the School of Computing and Data Science, and the University as appropriate.
Those appointed at Professor/Associate Professor level will also be expected to mentor and nurture the next generation of scholars and researchers, and assume high-level service/administrative responsibilities.
Position Qualifications
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Econometrics or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will:
• demonstrate a robust research record in statistics and/or machine learning, with applications in business, economics, finance, insurance or related areas;
• show evidence of, or potential for, cross-disciplinary research that bridges statistics, AI and business;
• exhibit a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching; and
• for appointment at Professor/Associate Professor level, have an international reputation and proven academic leadership in their field.
Benefits
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Position or Company Websitejobs.hku.hk
Application Instructions
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload: (i) a cover letter explaining their fit for a joint appointment and outlining how they can contribute to cross disciplinary teaching and research that bridges statistics, AI and business; (ii) a curriculum vitae; (iii) a research statement (including current and planned collaborations with both business and data science communities); (iv) a teaching statement (including experience or plans in AI rich and interdisciplinary curricula); and (v) 2 or 3 of their most significant research publications, together with the names and contact information of at least three referees who can comment on their research, teaching and collaborative track record. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2027, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.