Associate Professor
Closing date: 02 March 2012
Worldwide Search for Talent
City University of Hong Kong is a dynamic, fast-growing university that is pursuing excellence in research and professional education. As a publicly-funded institution, the University is committed to nurturing and developing students’ talent and creating applicable knowledge to support social and economic advancement. Currently, the University has six Colleges/Schools. Within the next two years, the University aims to recruit 100 more scholars from all over the world in various disciplines, including science, engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, law, creative media, energy, environment, and other strategic growth areas.
Applications and nominations are invited for :
Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and Materials Science (AP) [Ref. A/661/49]
Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering (MBE) [Ref. A/662/49]
Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (SEEM) [Ref. A/663/49]
Duties : Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise research students, conduct research and perform duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements : A PhD in related disciplines, with expertise to teach one or more subjects in the following areas:
a) Nuclear power generation, nuclear reactor dynamics and control, maintenance and services for nuclear power systems, nuclear waste management, reactor thermal-hydraulics, with research expertise in one or more of the following areas: medical radiation, nuclear reactor modeling, materials science and engineering, structural material and mechanics, MEMS, non-destructive evaluation, control and automation, robotics, and thermo-fluid dynamics
b) Radiation biophysics, general medical physics, medical radiation physics including radiotherapy and imaging physics, nuclear reactor physics, radiation measurements, radiation protection and dosimetry
c) Risk engineering, probabilistic risk assessment, hazard effects management process, nuclear waste management, risk analysis and assessment, system prognostics and diagnostics
Outstanding candidates in other areas will also be considered. Successful candidates should have a solid interdisciplinary foundation and demonstrate promises/records of outstanding scholarship in both teaching and research.
Information about the research activities and curricula of AP, MBE and SEEM are available at their respective websites: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ap, http://www.cityu.edu.hk/mbe and http://www.cityu.edu.hk/seem.
Salary and Conditions of Service
Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong [Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311/email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk].
Please send the nomination or application with a current curriculum vitae and at least three references to the Head of the respective department: (AP) aphead@cityu.edu.hk, (MBE) mehead@cityu.edu.hk or (SEEM) sehead@cityu.edu.hk . Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Please quote the reference of the post in the application. The University reserves the right not to fill the positions. Personal data provided by applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the University’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.
The University also offers a number of visiting positions through its “CityU International Transition Team” for current graduate students and for early-stage and established scholars, as described at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/provost/cityu_international_transition.htm.
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity of our staff.
City University of Hong Kong was ranked the 110th among the world’s top universities and the 15th in Asia according to the Quacquarelli Symonds 2011 surveys.
http://www.cityu.edu.hk
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