HKU Professoriate Cluster Recruitment (Data Science and/or Big Data Related fields) for the

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is recruiting 30 outstanding
academics in data science and/or big data related fields with
potential for scientific and scholarly breakthroughs to join its
newly established Institute of Data Science (HKU-IDS) as assistant,
associate, or full professors, on tenure-track or with direct
tenure.

To achieve strategic cluster recruitment, applications are invited
for positions in the two major themes of data science:
• Core: fundamentals in machine learning and artificial
intelligence, big data systems, data security and privacy, natural
language processing, Bayesian learning, casual inference, decision
making under uncertainty, interface between optimization and
machine learning
• Applied: the use of data science in computational social
science, bioinformatics, medicines, Fintech, visions and robotics,
and smart cities

We are seeking dedicated and creative scholars to help build up
HKU-IDS through active research and strong commitment to teaching
and mentoring of students. We welcome outstanding candidates from
diverse disciplines in computer science, statistics, optimization,
applied mathematics, social science, bioinformatics, business, and
other related areas to apply.

Each successful candidate will be jointly appointed in HKU-IDS and
the academic department at HKU best aligned with the candidate’s
work. More information about HKU-IDS can be found at https://datascience.hku.hk/ .
Enquiries about the post should be sent to: datascience@hku.hk .

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 attract 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.

Applicants should submit online applications with a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, 2 or 3
most significant research publications, and contact information for
at least three references at: https://www.prof-scholars.hku.hk/apply-now
. Review of applications is ongoing and the search will continue
until the positions are filled.

Advertised: Oct 4, 2021 (HK Time)

Applications close: