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<font face="Cambria">Applications and nominations are invited for
the joint faculty position as Professor cum Director of Robotics
Institute in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment as a full
Professor in two or more of the following departments: Electronic
and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Computer Science and Engineering, Industrial Engineering and
Logistics Management, and Mathematics. <br>
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HKUST Robotics Institute is a newly established research
institute. Its mission is to (i) conduct fundamental and
cutting-edge research in the area of robotics, unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs), manufacturing automation, autonomous systems, and
medical robotics; (ii) provide a world class educational platform
for robotics teaching and learning; (iii) transfer knowledge
related to robotic technology to the community, industry and
government; and (iv) create an entrepreneurial environment for
students and faculty. Major stakeholders of the Institute include
faculty, staff and students of various departments. <br>
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Applicants/nominees for the position should have a PhD degree,
demonstrated leadership abilities, extensive teaching and research
experience as well as an ability to interact effectively with
students, faculty, industry and the Government. <br>
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Salary will be highly competitive with generous fringe benefits.
Appointment of professorship will be made on substantive terms of
service. Fringe benefits including housing, annual leave, medical
and dental benefits will be provided where applicable. <br>
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HKUST is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and
has a range of family-friendly policies in place. More information
about the School of Engineering is available at: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.seng.ust.hk">www.seng.ust.hk</a> <br>
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Applications/Nominations, together with a full curriculum vitae,
list of publications, names and contacts of five referees, should
be addressed to Professor Amine Bermak, Chair of the Search
Committee by email to: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:drisearch@ust.hk">drisearch@ust.hk</a> on or before 15 November
2014. Review of applications/nominations will start immediately,
and will continue until the position is filled. <br>
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment
and other employment-related purposes.)<br>
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