Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence Thrust – HKUST(GZ)

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Type: Full-Time

Category: Artificial Intelligence / Computer Science / Engineering

Institution: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

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About HKUST(GZ)

Established in 2022, HKUST(GZ) is a cross-disciplinary research university operating under a new “Hub” and “Thrust” model. The university will host 800 faculty, 4,000 undergraduates, and 6,000 postgraduates at full scale.

About The AI Thrust

The Artificial Intelligence Thrust (part of the Information Hub) focuses on foundational and applied AI research. The Thrust promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to build an AI research ecosystem serving the Greater Bay Area with global impact.

Positions Available

Tenure-Track and Teaching-Track positions at all ranks:

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

  • Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer I / Lecturer II

Research & Teaching Areas

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Applicants Are Welcome From All AI-related Fields, Especially

Psychology

  • Foundation Models / Large Language Models
  • Computer Vision / Multimodal Intelligence
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning Theory & Algorithms
  • Reinforcement Learning / Decision Intelligence
  • Generative AI
  • Robotics / Embodied Intelligence / Human-AI Interaction

Engineering & Technology

  • AI Systems / High-Performance Computing
  • Trustworthy and Explainable AI
  • AI for Science, Healthcare, Sustainability

Qualifications

Ph.D. in AI or related discipline is required.

Tenure-Track Roles

  • Assistant Professor: Strong research and teaching potential

Science

  • Associate Professor: Proven record in research, teaching, supervision, funding
  • Professor: International academic leadership and world-class achievements

Teaching-Track Roles

  • Demonstrated university-level teaching ability
  • Passion for education, curriculum design, and student mentorship
  • Ability to teach AI courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Prior higher education teaching experience preferred, especially for senior roles

Computer Science

Courses May Include

  • Introduction to AI

Health Foundations & Medical Research

  • Mathematics for AI
  • Data Mining
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Related AI topics

Compensation & Benefits

  • Highly competitive, internationally aligned salary

Colleges & Universities

  • Greater Bay Area tax rebate (if eligible)
  • Generous benefits package
  • Private health insurance for staff and eligible family members
  • Interdisciplinary and international research environment

Contract Terms

  • Professors and some Associate Professors: Tenure
  • Other tenure-track roles: Six-year contract with mid-term review

Education Jobs

  • Teaching-track roles: Up to 3-year renewable contract

English is the medium of instruction and administration.

Application Procedure

Submit applications via the HKUST(GZ) Recruitment System:

https://facrecruit.hkust-gz.edu.cn/

Required Steps

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  • Upload application materials as requested

Applications are reviewed continuously until positions are filled.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

HKUST(GZ) is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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