Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Robotic Hiring Task Force)

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Academic: School of Engineering

Location

Hong Kong

Open Date

Apr 17, 2026

Description

The Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) (https://ri.hkust.edu.hk/) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for substantiation-track faculty positions at the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates will hold appointments in the appropriate academic departments. We are looking for outstanding candidates in the area of embodied AI and medical robots. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to Control and Autonomy, Embodied AI, Robot Learning, Physical AI, Surgical Robots, Rehabilitation Robots, Healthcare Robots, etc.

Qualifications

All candidates must have a PhD degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or related fields by the time of appointment. The salary and startup package are highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental benefits and annual leave. Housing will also be provided where applicable. Assistant Professor appointments will initially be on a three-year contract. A gratuity will be payable upon completion of the contract. Candidates will be interviewed by appropriate department search committees. HKUST is ranked among the best young universities in the world and is committed to increasing the gender and ethnic diversity of its faculty with a range of family-friendly policies in place. The medium of instruction is English.

Application Instructions

Application Procedure Applications including 1) a cover letter, 2) a full curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information of at least three referees, 4) a research statement, and 5) a teaching statement (all in PDF format) should be submitted via the HKUST Recruitment System. Applicants should first sign up to create a personal account. Priority will be given to applications received by 30 September 2026. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application. (Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. (Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)