Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of 6G in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) (Ref.: 530254), to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.
HKU, established in 1911, is the oldest university in Hong Kong and ranked #17 worldwide in QS 2025. It was also ranked as the most international university in the world in 2023 by Times Higher Education. The EEE Department offers B.Eng., M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. The B.Eng. programmes comprise Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. The Department consists of 45 full-time teaching staff and has excellent computing resources, well-equipped teaching and research facilities and supports. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.eee.hku.hk/.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a closely related field, with a strong commitment to research and teaching. A solid track record in research is essential, preferably in, but not restricted to the following areas:
Mobile edge computing, Al and wireless communications, embedded systems, energy-efficient communications, millimetre-wave and terahertz communications, antenna designs, high-frequency RF circuits, software defined radio, and massive MIMO.
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 be entitled to 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.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and a teaching statement. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible or directly send their CVs to the Department Head, Professor Kaibin Huang, via the email head@eee.hku.hk. Review of applications will start from January 1, 2025 and continue until March 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
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