Research Assistant Professors

Department/ Unit: Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering Closing Date: Until the post(s) is/ are filled The Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering is seeking outstanding candidates for Research Assistant Professorships. Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree; (ii) strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching; and (iii) outstanding accomplishments and research potential.

Applicants in the following areas are particularly welcome: Medical Robotics, Service Robotics, Embodied Intelligence, etc. Design and Manufacturing Energy/ Building Environmental Technologies Intelligent Systems MEMS/Nano/Material Technologies Systems and Control The appointees will (a) develop an externally funded high impact research programme; (b) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and (c) provide service to the Department/Faculty/University, professional organizations and the community.

Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. The start date will be negotiated with the successful applicants. Applicants please upload the full resume with a cover letter, copies of academic credentials, publication list with abstracts of selected published papers, details of courses taught and evaluation results (if available), a research plan, a teaching statement, together with names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three to five referees for providing references.

Further information about the Department is available at http://www.mae.cuhk.edu.hk/ . For more information, please contact Ms. Kathy Leung at smleung@mae.cuhk.edu.hk .