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Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

LINGNAN-60 GLOBAL TALENT RECRUITMENT

Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
(Post Ref.: 24/999)

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

As its 60th anniversary approaches, Lingnan University has launched the Lingnan-60 Global Talent Recruitment and will recruit over 60 outstanding scholars from around the globe to join the University as tenured or tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, or Chair Professor in all academic fields. Interdisciplinary areas will be focused on that would spearhead a digitalized future for the University’s teaching and research capabilities. Key areas include, but not limited to, the following:


	Art and Technology
	Metaverse and Humanities
	Digital Humanities
	Financial Technology
	Financial Sustainability
	Social Media Marketing
	Human-AI Interactions
	ESG and Disclosure in the Digital Era
	Business Analytics and Technology
	Computational Social Science
	Social and Public Policy
	Mental Health and Wellbeing
	Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
	Industrial Data Science
	Sustainable Energy and Materials (clean energy, energy storage, energy efficiency, green materials, etc.)
	Carbon Neutrality (carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration, carbon loop, carbon footprint analysis, etc.)
	Sustainable Environment (climate change, ecosystem restoration, hazard mitigation, waste management, water treatment, desalination, etc.)
	Smart Infrastructure (AI-driven material design, smart city, smart sensor network, etc.)
	Any other interdisciplinary areas between STEM and Arts, Business, and Social Sciences


STEM Scholars and Emerging Young Scholars

Outstanding international scholars working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related (STEM) disciplines joining Lingnan University will have the chance to be nominated for the Global STEM Professorship Scheme sponsored by the Government of the HKSAR.

Emerging young scholars joining Lingnan University will have the chance to be nominated for the University’s exceptional Presidential Early Career Scholars Scheme (PECS). Successful candidates will be conferred the title of “Presidential Early Career Scholar” (校長卓越青年學者) and be offered an attractively competitive remuneration package along with a start-up grant.

Join us now!


	Candidates should have a PhD degree in the relevant discipline. For appointment at the rank of Chair Professor, candidates should have a strong international reputation in research with an outstanding track record of high impact research publications, substantial teaching experience, and capacity to provide academic leadership. For appointment as Professor, candidates should have substantial research and teaching experience with significant scholarly publications in leading journals and academic achievements. For appointment as Associate Professor, candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a sound track record in research and scholarly activities. For appointment as Assistant Professor, candidates should have relevant teaching experience and a good research record, and must demonstrate good potential in publishing high quality papers. For appointments at all ranks, candidates are expected to demonstrate good track records in successful grant applications. Previous administrative leadership experience at the Department level or above will be a distinct advantage.
	Appointment at junior levels will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. For appointment at the rank of Professor and Chair Professor, appointment with substantiation will normally be considered.
	The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointees.
	Please click "Apply Now" to submit your online application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.


We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Lingnan University

Lingnan University (LU) offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies.

LU has ranked top two globally for "Quality Education" in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, received QS Five Star+ rankings, and secured a position among the top 100 universities in East Asia for its remarkable performance in individual subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. LU’s strength in knowledge transfer lies in gerontechnology and smart ageing, data science, culture and heritage, humanitarian technology, and environmental sustainability.


Lingnan University

Morocco

About UM6P :
Located in the heart of the Kingdom's capital at Technopolis, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), is an internationally-oriented higher education institution, which is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields crucial to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa.

About AI Movement : 
Ai movement, the International centre for Artificial Intelligence in Morocco, attached to UM6P, is a center of excellence in Artificial Intelligence, which aims to foster the emergence of Moroccan and African know-how in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. It is UNESCO’s reference center for artificial intelligence in Africa. Ai movement’s goal is to develop a trustworthy, ethical, responsible and inclusive AI on the African continent.

Profile : Post-doctoral fellow in Artificial Intelligence - Large Language Models and BDI Systems

Ai movement is recruiting a post-doctoral fellow in Artificial Intelligence - Large Language Models and BDI Systems. He/she will work under the supervision of the center's executive president.

Your main tasks :
- Design, develop and apply NLP algorithms in various projects.
- Contribute to the supervision of doctoral students and interns at the center.
- Participate in the training courses organized by the center.
- Work on collaborative projects with companies and external organizations.
- Interact with researchers and engineers from the center and its ecosystem.
- Contribute to the influence of Ai movement's research activities by publishing scientific papers on the center's themes.
- Participate in administrative and management tasks related to research and teaching.

Technical skills required:
- In-depth technical knowledge in AI and Data Science.
- Proven expertise in research and development in the following areas of AI and Data Science : Machine and deep learning, NLP, BDI (Belief-desire-intention) systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Expertise in design and very good programming skills (Python, Pytorch).
- Excellent command of IT tools and perfect command of AI and Data Science tools.
Profile required:
- PhD in computer science, specializing in AI and Data Science.
- Taste for working in a collaborative environment.
- Good interpersonal skills, rigor, autonomy, organization and writing skills.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
. Sense of public interest.
- Ability to work on several projects as required.
- Ability to work as part of a team, very good oral and written communication skills (in French and English).
Contract: Fixed-term contract, duration: one year
 


Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and experienced Project Manager to lead the newly awarded £2M project, ‘DIY Greening Prescription for Climate Adaptation in Urban Streets (GP4Streets).’ The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering and coordinating project activities, while also supporting the development of new research initiatives to drive the growth of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey.

GP4Streets is an NERC-funded research grant. It is led by the University of Surrey’s GCARE in collaboration with the Universities of Bath, Sheffield, UWE Bristol, and Imperial College London.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery and effective management of the GP4Streets project. You should bring a proactive mindset and a solid project management background. Working closely with project co-leads, funders, and stakeholders, you will address issues with informed, timely solutions and process information accurately, often within tight deadlines.

If you are an engaging team player with excellent organisational, management, writing and communication skills, and a passion for providing effective support to all stakeholders, we would love to hear from you.

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse range of partners. The successful candidate will have demonstrated project management experience, and ideally have a Professional project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2, be educated to Bachelor, Master or PhD degree level or have equivalent experience suitable to the role.

This is a full-time position, initially available from 04 January 2025 for upto 30 months based at the University of Surrey, with a possibility of extension.

How to apply

Please submit your application on the university website including the following:


	A maximum one-page cover letter explaining your motivation for joining this post and mapping your skills to the job profile and responsibilities.
	A maximum two-page CV detailing your education and achievements.
	Two references, only required before making the final offer.


Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Prashant Kumar (project lead and Director of the GCARE) by e-mail: p.kumar@surrey.ac.uk and/or to GCARE Project Officer Charlotte Le Den (c.leden@surrey.ac.uk).

Further details
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University of Surrey

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post Ref.: 24/410)

Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) offers multi-disciplinary BA and MA programmes, broadly covering the history, theory and expression of visual art, moving images, material culture and the development of creative industries in Hong Kong, China and beyond.

BA in Animation and Digital Arts Programme under Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries is looking for a specialist in Arts and Technology with solid art background to teach the animation and digital arts courses.

For more information about the Department, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/home.

Responsibility and Requirements

The appointee is expected to generate research or creative outputs with high impact and teach a board range of subjects, covering 2D and 3D animation, VR, animation history, interactive media and computer arts. Applicants should have a PhD Degree in relevant fields and demonstrate expertise in Arts and Technology plus at least one of the following areas:

  1. Interactive Arts
  2. Expanded Reality

Candidates are required to provide information about their research records and evidence of high-quality teaching in relevant subjects. The applicant should also have experience in curriculum design and teaching, as well as good track record of publications or creative outputs. Proficiency in Chinese and English is essential.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, research leave, conference leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. The appointee is entitled to apply for both internal and external grants in support of his/her teaching, research and conference activities.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a

Full Professor of Romance Linguistics: Hispanic Studies

The position:

Applicants should have an outstanding research and teaching profile in the field of Hispanic linguistics. They should have a proven track record in the fundamental linguistic fields of grammar, variational linguistics and language change. It would be desirable for them to be able to teach in another Romance language.

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Proven leadership qualities
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing and managing large research projects
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
	Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty and/or the University


The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:

 


	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan
	a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects
	comprehensive relocation support


Application documents:

Please submit a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the following information in English via e-mail to the Dean of the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stephan Müller (dekanat.philkult@univie.ac.at):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training
		positions held to date
		relevant parental, family or other care times
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		list of most important acquired third-party funding as principal investigator, and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD)
	
	
	List of publications and a link to your ORCID record
	Research statement         
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of five key publications with relevance to the position advertised
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement          
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
	
	


Appendices to application document:


	Five key publications as electronic full text version
	Teaching evaluations (if available, compiled into a single PDF file)
	Copies of certificates of academic degrees (mandatory, compiled into a single PDF file)


The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

Privacy Policy

Reference no.: 152-2024
Application deadline: 10 January 2025


University of Waterloo

Rankings

Arts and Humanities 2024301-400th

Business and Economics 2024151-175th

Clinical and Health 2024201-250th

Computer Science 202439th

Engineering 2024=69th

Life Sciences 2024301-400th

Physical Sciences 2024101-125th

Psychology 2024101-125th

Social Sciences 2024151-175th

Impact Rankings

Impact Rankings 2024101-200th

No Poverty 2024=74th

Zero Hunger 202485th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024201-300th

Quality Education 2024601-800th

Gender Equality 2024401-600th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2024101-200th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024101-200th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024101-200th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024101-200th

Reduced Inequalities 2024101-200th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 202436th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2024=73rd

Climate Action 2024201-300th

Life below Water 2024101-200th

Life on Land 2024101-200th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024301-400th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200th

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Psychology101–125th

Physical Sciences101–125th

Life Sciences301–400th

Engineering=69th

Computer Science39th

Clinical and Health201–250th

Arts and Humanities301–400th

Business and Economics151–175th

Arts and Humanities 2024301-400^th

Business and Economics 2024151-175^th

Clinical and Health 2024201-250^th

Computer Science 202439^th

Engineering 2024=69^th

Life Sciences 2024301-400^th

Physical Sciences 2024101-125^th

Psychology 2024101-125^th

Social Sciences 2024151-175^th

Impact Rankings 2024101-200^th

No Poverty 2024=74^th

Zero Hunger 202485^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2024201-300^th

Quality Education 2024601-800^th

Gender Equality 2024401-600^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2024101-200^th

Affordable and Clean Energy 2024101-200^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024101-200^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024101-200^th

Reduced Inequalities 2024101-200^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 202436^th

Responsible Consumption and Production 2024=73^rd

Climate Action 2024201-300^th

Life below Water 2024101-200^th

Life on Land 2024101-200^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024301-400^th

Partnership for the Goals 2024101-200^th

Social Sciences151–175^th

Psychology101–125^th

Physical Sciences101–125^th

Life Sciences301–400^th

Engineering=69^th

Computer Science39^th

Clinical and Health201–250^th

Arts and Humanities301–400^th

Business and Economics151–175^th