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Open Rank Faculty Position in Engineering

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - School of Science and Engineering logoThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - School of Science and Engineering
Shenzhen, China
Deadline: 22 Jan 2027
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

NL Highlights

Conduct cutting-edge research and provide excellent teaching in specialized engineering fields.
Demonstrate academic leadership and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and services for senior candidates.
Develop innovative solutions in areas such as Robotics, AI, New Energy, and related engineering domains.

Details

Reference

12865640

Salary & Funding

competitive, comparable to international standards, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Duration

Fixed term

Contact Info

talents4sse@cuhk.edu.cn

Eligibility

Ph.D. degree (by the time of reporting for duty) in related fields
High potential in teaching and research (for junior candidates)
Demonstrated academic leadership (for senior candidates)

Next Steps

1
Submit a cover letter specifying the rank
2
Submit a complete CV
3
Submit research proposals
4
Submit teaching philosophy

Opportunity Overview

Open Rank Faculty Position in Engineering - School of Science and Engineering

Job Details

The ideal candidates are expected to perform research and teaching in the following areas:

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering: Robotics and Embodied AI, Networks and Communication System, Devices and Microelectronics, Intelligent Systems, AI for Engineering.
  • New Energy Engineering: Power System, Smart Grid, AI+Energy

However, strong candidates in other engineering-related areas will also be considered.

Junior candidates should have:

  • A Ph.D. degree (by the time of reporting for duty) in related fields.
  • High potential in teaching and research.

Junior appointments will usually be made on a contract basis for up to three years initially, leading to longer-term appointments or tenure later subject to review.

Candidates for the senior post (Associate and Full Professor) are expected to have demonstrated academic leadership and a solid commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and services.

Exceptional appointments with tenure will be considered for candidates of proven excellence.

Candidates are encouraged to check out the details about the University at http://www.cuhk.edu.cn/en.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Salary will be comparable to international standards, commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Appointments will be made under the establishment of CUHK-Shenzhen. Employee benefits will be provided according to the relevant labour laws of Mainland China and CUHK-Shenzhen regulations. Subsidies from various government-sponsored talent programs will also be made available for eligible candidates.

Application Procedure

The application package should include:

  • A cover letter (specifying the rank to which they are applying: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor).
  • A complete CV.
  • Research proposals.
  • Teaching philosophy.
  • Contact details for three independent referees.

The recommendation letters should be submitted to the online application system directly by the referees.

Review of the application will begin immediately after receiving the whole package of the application materials, including the recommendation letters. The process will continue periodically until all positions are filled.

Contact Us:

talents4sse@cuhk.edu.cn