Job Details

University: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Location: Guangzhou, China
Positions: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Category: Internet of Things, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity, HCI, Microelectronics, Communications, Systems

About HKUST(GZ)

Established in 2022, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) is built on a pioneering cross-disciplinary, thematic academic structure, complementing the Clear Water Bay campus in Hong Kong.

HKUST is globally recognized, ranked:

• 44th worldwide

• 24th in Computer Science & Information Systems

• 17th in Data Science & AI

• 29th in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (QS Rankings)

Faculty are encouraged to engage with both HKUST campuses.
Website: hkust-gz.edu.cn

About the IoT Thrust

The IoT Thrust is an academic department specializing in cutting-edge research and teaching in:

• Communications and networking

• Machine learning and optimization

• IoT sensors, actuators, and embedded systems

• Cybersecurity and privacy

• Human-computer interaction

• Microelectronics

• IoT applications across digital societies

The Thrust currently includes 27 full-time faculty members with publications in leading venues such as SIGCOMM, SIGMETRICS, INFOCOM, NSDI, CHI, WWW, CCS, JSAC, and IEEE/ACM Transactions journals.
Faculty list: https://iott.hkust-gz.edu.cn/people/p_faculty/

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD in an area relevant to IoT and demonstrate strong research capability.

Areas of Interest (not limited to):

• Sensors, actuators, embedded systems, microelectronics

• AI, machine learning, data science, optimization

• Security and privacy-enhancing technologies

• Metaverse and HCI

• Distributed systems, wireless communications, networking

• IoT systems and applications

Rank-Specific Expectations:

• Assistant Professor: Strong research and teaching potential

• Associate Professor: Proven record in research, teaching, supervision, funding

• Professor: World-class achievements, international leadership, strong funding record

English is the language of instruction and administration.

Compensation and Benefits

HKUST(GZ) offers internationally competitive salaries:

Additional benefits:

• Generous research funding packages

• Ample laboratory space and state-of-the-art facilities

• Strong internationalization and travel support

• Excellent administrative and technical support

Contract Terms

• Professor and some Associate Professors: Tenured (substantive) appointments

• Assistant Professors and non-tenured Associate Professors:

  • 6-year tenure-track contract

  • Mid-term review

All appointments follow Mainland China employment regulations via HKUST(GZ).

How to Apply

Apply via the HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System:
https://facrecruit.hkust-gz.edu.cn/
(Create an account before applying)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Contact Information

• General or system inquiries: facultyhire@hkust-gz.edu.cn

• IoT Thrust-specific questions:

  • Thrust Head: eetsang@ust.hk

  • IoT Thrust Email: iott@hkust-gz.edu.cn

  • Subject line: “Faculty Application to IoT”