Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • Full Time • Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, HK • HK$ 65,825 / month • 5d ago

Job Title: Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Job ID: 191043

Job Posting Details

Description

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a world-renowned, international research university in Hong Kong, ranked among the top universities in Asia. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and has a range of family-friendly policies in place. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering https://mae.hkust.edu.hk/ (MAE) has comprehensive teaching, and basic and applied research programs. There are currently 30+ faculty members, about 450 undergraduate students and 450 postgraduate students in the department. Our research activities are well supported by multi-disciplinary research facilities and collaborations across the university.

The MAE Department invites applications for multiple faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor). We welcome outstanding candidates in all research areas of the department, including but not limited to robotics, aerospace, advanced materials, green and smart manufacturing, and sustainable energy systems.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, a strong record of scholarly publications, and recognized research and/or industrial experience. Successful candidates are expected to establish an externally funded research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Appointment at all ranks (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor) will be considered. Competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Ample opportunities for professional growth and development are available. Fringe benefits including medical and dental benefits, annual leave and housing benefits, where applicable, will be provided. Appointment as Professor will be on substantive basis while appointment as Assistant / Associate Professor will normally be on a three-year contract. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Instructions

To apply, please include the following documents in PDF format:

Curriculum Vitae with a full publication list;
Statement of Contribution detailing 3-5 leading published works;
Teaching Statement;
Research Statement;
Names and Contact Information of at least three referees; and
Research Areas of Interest (Robotics, Aerospace, Advanced Materials, Green and Smart Manufacturing, Sustainable Energy Systems)

Application Procedure
All applications materials should be submitted via Interfolio which is accessible from the HKUST Recruitment Portal (https://hkustcareers.hkust.edu.hk/join-us/current-opening/academic-careers). Interested applicants may click the [Apply Now] button on the position page; or directly to https://apply.interfolio.com/192777. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue a rolling basis. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 18, 2026; however, positions will remain open until filled.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

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