HKUST Job ID: 8060

In support of the University’s commitment to become a global leader in sustainability education and research, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks to fill several faculty positions covering the broad areas of sustainable energy and environment.  Research fields of interest include, but are not limited to: environment-friendly, energy-efficient and resilient civil systems; sustainable energy infrastructure; renewable energy storage and harvesting systems; sustainable treatment technology for water/wastewater/solid; sustainable environmental technology (bio, nano, valorization, etc.); and sustainable environment assessment and management.

We invite applications for substantiation-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank.  Appointment at the Professor rank may also be considered for candidates with outstanding academic credentials and international recognition.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related discipline, preferably holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering.  The appointees are expected to demonstrate strong potential for effective teaching and promising research, and to complement the Department’s existing strengths in advanced experimental, numerical and information technologies for the development of sustainable energy and environment.

For more information about the Department, please visit https://www.ce.ust.hk.  The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, and has a range of family-friendly policies in place.

Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including medical and dental benefits, annual leave and housing benefits will be provided where applicable. Initial appointment at Assistant/Associate Professor rank will normally be made on a 3-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Appointment at Professor rank will be on substantive basis.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) a statement of research and teaching interests, and (iii) names and contact information of at least three referees to the Search and Appointments Committee by email to cejob@ust.hk. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Enquiries can also be sent to cejob@ust.hk.

(Information provided by applicants will only be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.)