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Faculty Positions - Hamad bin Khalifa University
Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is an
emerging research university that offers graduate research and educational programs in a unique research education model for world-class
higher education. It is innovative, collaborative, and international, breaking with tradition by establishing interdisciplinary graduate colleges
that will offer an array of research education Master's and Doctoral programs and conduct original, cutting-edge research.
The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET), a newly established college within HBKU, aims to be a world-class
multidisciplinary college that will advance knowledge and nurture leaders and innovators, positively impacting and contributing to the
development of Qatar, the region, and the world. CSET has established four divisions: Information and Communications Technologies,
Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, and Engineering and Logistics Management.
HBKU and CSET are currently inviting applicants to be founding faculty members at all levels (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) in all
areas of Engineering, Life Sciences, and Computer Sciences. Successful candidates must have an earned PhD degree from an accredited
university, a demonstrated ability for research, and a commitment to graduate teaching and program development.
This is a great and unique time to consider joining HBKU and CSET as founding members. The University and College offer unprecedented
opportunities for professional enrichment and personal fulfillment, with ample research funding opportunities.
HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as furnished accommodation,
annual paid leave, medical insurance, etc.
Candidates should apply via email by sending a cover letter, résumé (including the names and contact information of at least three
references), a research statement, and a teaching statement (all in PDF format) to Professor Mounir Hamdi, Dean of the College of Science,
Engineering, and Technology, at dean.cset@qf.org.qa.
For more information on Hamad bin Khalifa University,
visit www.hbku.edu.qa. For more information on Qatar Foundation,
visit www.qf.org.qa.

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Fa c u l t y p o s i t i o n s i n Ro b o t i cs
a n d i n Co mp u t e r S ci en ce
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITY
ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
Nazarbayev University is seeking highly qualified full-time faculty at all
ranks to join its rapidly growing programs in Robotics and Computer
Science in the School of Science & Technology. Successful candidates
must have an earned Ph.D. degree from an accredited university,
excellent English-language communication skills, a demonstrated ability
for research, and a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching
and program development.
Launched in 2010 as the premier national university of Kazakhstan, NU's
mandate is to promote the emergence of Astana as the research and
educational center of Eurasia. The strategic development of this Englishlanguage university is based on the Western model via partnerships with
top ranking world universities.
All suitable candidates will be reviewed. Applications are particularly
encouraged from candidates with research interests that align with
our focus areas of Embedded Systems, Industrial Automation and
Manufacturing (Department of Robotics) and Computer Systems,
Intelligent Systems, Mobile Computing, Information Security, and
Software Engineering (Department of Computer Science).
Benefits include a competitive salary, international health care coverage,
housing (based on family size and rank), child educational allowance,
and home-leave travel twice per year.
To Apply: applicants should send a detailed CV, including qualifications,
experience, and list of publications to sst@nu.edu.kz. Review of
applications will begin immediately.

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The University of Texas at Dallas
The Erik Jonsson School of
Engineering and Computer Science

SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science is
conducting a search for a candidate focused on signal processing for
cochlear implants, as well as speech processing advancements which extend
the state-of-the-art in hearing aid research. Research experience should
include expertise in signal processing applied to speech, hearing science,
physiology of hearing and engineering advancements for medical implant
devices which aid in addressing hearing loss. Expertise is desirable in both
algorithm development and system design that will contribute to
applications relating to emerging healthcare domains.
Located in the center of one of the most dynamic economic and
demographic regions of the nation, The University of Texas at Dallas is a
young, dynamic research institution on the cutting edge of science,
technology, medicine, business, and the arts. In recent years, the
University's teaching mission has expanded, its external research funding
has more than doubled, its program offerings have grown, and its
reputation has gained national recognition.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the positions are filled. Indication of gender and ethnicity for purposes
of affirmative action statistical reporting is requested but not required
for consideration.
Applicants should provide the following information: resume, statement
of research and teaching interests, and full contact information for at least
three professional references via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
available at http://go.utdallas.edu/pcp131216
The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualif ied applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age,
citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual
orientation. UT Dallas strongly encourages applications from candidates who
would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty and administration.

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