Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Data Science and Analytics Thrust, HKUST(GZ)

Job Description Formally established in June 2022, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) is a cooperatively-run university between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. In response to the increasingly complex challenges faced by the rapidly changing world, HKUST(GZ) adopts a brand-new and cross-disciplinary academic structure featuring "Hub" and "Thrust" to substitute the conventional one characterized by "school" and "department", facilitating cross-disciplinary integration while vigorously developing emerging and frontier disciplines. The Data Science and Analytics (DSA) Thrust ( https://dsa.hkust-gz.edu.cn/ ), an academic department under Information Hub, HKUST(GZ), now invites applications for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor).DSA Thrust advances data science and analytics by unifying statistics, machine learning, optimization, computer science, and their related techniques. It also expands the applications of data science and analytics to solve real world problems and to benefit society. DSA Thrust welcomes applicants with research focus in the following areas, including but not limited to: Data-driven AI & Machine Learning Statistical Learning and Modeling Industrial and Business Analytics Sector-Specific Data Analytics Data Visualization and Infographics High-Performance Systems for Data Analytics Security and Privacy AI4Science Qualification of Candidates Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree and work in one or more areas related to the Thrust. Applicants for tenure-track Assistant Professor should demonstrate strong research and teaching potentials. Applicants for Associate Professor should have a proven record in research, teaching, student supervision, and funding. Applicants for Professor should have world-class academic achievements, international academic leadership, and an established track record in teaching, student supervision and funding. Remuneration and Conditions of Service Highly competitive salary aligned with international standards, commensurate with qualifications and experience Tax rebate in the Greater Bay Area once eligible Generous fringe benefits All substantiation-track faculty receive sizeable start-up fund (up to several million RMB) Great community of interdisciplinary, international staff & students Private health insurance for staff and eligible family members resides in the Chinese mainland On-campus housing and family-friendly campus All posts are tenure-track appointments in the Chinese mainland and to be offered by the HKUST(GZ) in accordance with the local employment laws and regulations. Appointment to Professor rank and some Associate Professor rank will be made on substantive basis with tenure while initial appointment to other tenure-track faculty ranks will be made on a fixed-term contract of up to six years. As a highly internationalized campus, English is the medium of instruction and administration at HKUST(GZ). We offer a dynamic and collaborative academic environment within the culturally rich city of Guangzhou. Our faculty is highly diverse, joining us from world-leading institutes around the globe. Application Procedure Please submit the application via the HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System ( https://facrecruit.hkust-gz.edu.cn/ ). You should first sign up to create your personal account. For more information, please visit the University website https://www.hkust-gz.edu.cn/about/ ). Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. We thank applicants for their interest. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application. 公司： The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) 位置： Nansha District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 邮件： dsat@hkust-gz.edu.cn APPLY NOW