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ShanghaiTech FaculTy Search
ShanghaiTech University invites highly qualified candidates to fill multiple tenure-track/tenured
faculty positions as its core team in the School of
Information Science and Technology (SIST). Candidates should have exceptional academic records
by international standards or demonstrate strong
potential in cutting-edge research areas of information
science and technology. English fluency is required
and overseas academic experience is highly desired.
ShanghaiTech aims to become a world-class research university for training future scientists, entrepreneurs,
and technological leaders. Located in Zhangjiang High-Tech Park in the cosmopolitan Shanghai, we shall
trail-blaze a new education system in China. Besides establishing and maintaining a world-class research
profile, faculty candidates must also contribute substantially to graduate and undergraduate education.

Academic Disciplines:

We welcome candidates in all cutting edge areas of information science and technology. Our recruitment focus includes, but is not limited to: computer architecture and software, cloud and
high performance computing, computational foundations, data mining and analysis, visualization,
computer vision, machine learning, data sciences and statistics, IC designs, solid-state electronics, high speed and RF circuits, embedded systems, intelligent and signal processing systems, smart
energy/power devices and systems, next-generation networking, control systems, robotics, sensor networks as well as inter-disciplinary areas involving information science and technology.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary and startup funds are highly competitive, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishment. We
also offer a comprehensive benefit package to employees and eligible dependents, including housing benefits. All
regular faculty members will join our new tenure-track system commensurate with international practice for tenure
evaluation and promotions.

Qualifications:

* A well articulated research plan and demonstrated record/potentials;
*Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field);
* A minimum relevant research experience of 4 years.

Applications:

Submit (in English, PDF) a cover letter, a 2-page research plan, a CV plus copies of 3 most significant
publications, and names of three referees to: sist@shanghaitech.edu.cn by December 31st, 2014 (or until
positions are filled). More information is at http://www.shanghaitech.edu.cn.

Applications are invited for:-

Faculty of Engineering
Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors
(Ref. 1415/039(370)/2)

The Faculty invites applications for several faculty posts at Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
levels, with prospect for substantiation, in the interdisciplinary area of 'Big Data Analytics', which is a new
strategic research initiative supported by the University's Focused Innovations Scheme and will complement
current/planned strengths in different Departments under the Faculty. To lead the big data research initiative,
senior professors in this area are particularly welcome. Currently, the Faculty is seeking candidates in the
following areas:
* Theoretical, mathematical and algorithmic aspects in large data analytics;
* Large scale software systems and architecture in large data analytics;
* Combining big data analytics with statistical modelling and operations research methods for optimal decision
making;
* Application areas in large data analytics (including information systems and the Web, bioinformatics, ﬁnancial
engineering, logistics and supply chain management, public health, social networks, etc.)
Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree; and (ii) a strong scholarly record demonstrating potential for teaching
and research excellence. The appointees will be expected to (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; (b)
develop a signiﬁcant independent research programme with external funding; and (c) supervise postgraduate students.
Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for three years initially, which, subject to performance and
mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Applications will be accepted until
the posts are ﬁlled. Further information about the Faculty is available at http://www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk.
Salary and Fringe Beneﬁts
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualiﬁcations and experience. The University offers a
comprehensive fringe beneﬁt package, including medical care, plus a contract-end gratuity for appointments of
two years or longer, and housing beneﬁts for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and
the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk. The terms mentioned
herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.
Application Procedure
Please send full resume, copies of academic credentials, a publication list with abstracts of selected published
papers, details of courses taught and evaluation results (if any), a research plan, a teaching statement, together
with names of three to ﬁve referees, to the Dean, Faculty of Engineering by e-mail to recruit-bda@erg.cuhk.
edu.hk. For enquiries, please contact Professor John C.S. Lui, the leader of the strategic initiative (e-mail:
cslui@cse.cuhk.edu.hk). Applicants are requested to clearly indicate that they are applying for the posts under
'Big Data Analytics Initiative'. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.
Please quote the reference number and mark 'Application - Conﬁdential' on cover.

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Faculty Positions
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Baylor University
seeks faculty applicants for three tenured/tenure-track Faculty Positions
at all levels. Any area of expertise will
be considered but applicants in computer engineering will be given special
consideration. Applicants for assistant
professor must demonstrate potential
for sustained, funded scholarship and
excellent teaching; applicants for associate or full professor must present
evidence of achievement in research
and teaching commensurate with the
desired rank. The ECE department offers B.S., M.S., M.E. and Ph.D. degrees
and is rapidly expanding its faculty size.
Facilities include the Baylor Research
and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC), a
newly-established research park minutes from the main campus.
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of
Texas, Baylor University is the oldest
university in Texas. Baylor has an enrollment of over 15,000 students and
is a member of the Big XII Conference.
Baylor's mission is to educate men and
women for worldwide leadership and
service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within
a caring community. The department
seeks to hire faculty with an active
Christian faith; applicants are encouraged to read about Baylor's vision for
the integration of faith and learning at
www.baylor.edu/profuturis/.
Applications received by January 1,
2015 will be assured full consideration.
Applications must include:
1) a letter of interest that identifies the
applicant's anticipated rank,
2) a complete CV,
3) a concise statement of teaching and
research interests,
4) the names and contact information
for at least four professional references.
Additional information is available at
www.ecs.baylor.edu. Send materials
via email to Dr. Ian Gravagne at Ian_
Gravagne@baylor.edu. Please combine
all submitted material into a single pdf
file.
Baylor University is affiliated with the Baptist
General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
employer, Baylor encourages candidates of the
Christian faith who are minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

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