Vacancies

Applications are invited for appointments as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, from July 1, 2013, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with consideration for tenure after satisfactory completion of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

The Department offers B.Eng., M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. The B.Eng. programmes comprise Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering (jointly with the Department of Computer Science). The Department consists of 50 full-time teaching staff and has excellent computing resources, well-equipped teaching and research facilities and support. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.eee.hku.hk/.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or a closely related field, with a strong commitment to research and teaching. A solid track record in research is essential. The positions are open to all research areas in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with preference given to those in the area of robotics, telecommunications, computer engineering and software engineering.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. 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 send a completed application form and an up-to-date C.V. to recruit@eee.hku.hk. Application forms (341/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Please indicate clearly in the form the post applied for, as well as the field and level (if applicable), and the reference number (Ref.: 201300246). Review of applications will start from April 1, 2013 and continue until August 31, 2013.

For further details please refer to: http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201300246

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.

Requirements

1. An Mphil or PhD degree in Social Science, preferrably with a specific focus on environmental sociology or psychology, or in Environmental Policy in the area of energy risk governance
2. Experience in conducting public opinion surveys
3. Experience in organizing and conducting focus group meetings (preferred but not a must)
4. Good journal publications record (preferred but not a must)
5. Good command of SPSS
6. Be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently

Duties

1. Assist in designing public opinion surveys investigating on the topic of stakeholder trust in nuclear safety governance
2. Organize and conduct focus group meetings
3. Collect data, conduct SPSS analysis and assist in report writing

Background

Successful applicant will be offered a 1-year contract, with possibilities of 1-year renewal.  Salary commensurate with research experience. Interested parties please send your CV to Dr. Jacqueline Lam at jacquelinelam@hku.hk

Applications are invited for appointments as Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Appointments will be made for a period of 2 to 3 years.

PDF posts are created specifically to bring new impetus and vigour to the University's research enterprise. Positions are available from time to time to meet the strategic research needs identified by the University. Positions are available in the following areas:

1. Computational Imaging and Inverse Problems (Email to Dr. Edmund Lam)
2. Optoelectronic device / Material Growth (Email to Dr Anthony Choi)

PDFs are expected to devote full-time to research. Applicants should be doctoral degree holders having undertaken original research that has contributed to the body of knowledge. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Annual leave and medical/dental benefits will also be offered.

Application Procedures

Applicants must complete an application form downloadable from http://jobs.hku.hk/include.php?page=afm, which should clearly state which department, post and area they are applying for. They should also provide further information such as details of their research experience, publications, research proposals, etc. Completed application form and relevant documents should be sent to the Department by:

Fax: (852) 2559 8738,
Email: eee@eee.hku.hk,
Address: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months may consider their applications unsuccessful.