Assistant Professors – Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning at HKUST(GZ)
The AI Thrust at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) is recruiting tenure-track Assistant Professors (and above) in quantum computing and quantum machine learning.
https://career.hkust-gz.edu.cn/en/job-detail?jobId=992
Founded in June 2022, HKUST(GZ) is located in Nansha, Guangzhou, the geographic center of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. It is well positioned for regional connectivity and forms part of an emerging axis of technological innovation—sometimes referred to as the “new Silicon Valley of the East.” HKUST(GZ) offers cutting-edge research facilities to support investigators across a wide range of disciplines. It is a spin-off from the world-class HKUST, and the two campuses benefit from strong synergy and shared resources—another departure from conventional practice in higher education. When fully developed, the HKUST(GZ) community will include approximately 800 faculty members, 4,000 undergraduates, and 6,000 postgraduates.
At HKUST(GZ), English is the primary language for instruction and administration, accommodating our highly international student body. Situated in the culturally vibrant city of Guangzhou, our campus offers a dynamic and collaborative academic setting. Our faculty is internationally diverse, with members coming from prestigious institutions worldwide.
The AI Thrust in the Information Hub is an academic unit dedicated to both theoretical and applied research in AI and machine learning. Research areas include, but are not limited to, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, reinforcement learning, data science, and multi-agent systems.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service:
– Highly competitive salary aligned with international standards, commensurate with qualifications and experience
– Tax rebate in the Greater Bay Area once eligible
– Generous fringe benefits
– On-campus housing available
– All substantiation track staff receive sizeable start-up funds (up to several million RMB)
– HKUST is ranked 47th out of the World’s Top Universities (QS 2024)
– Data Science and AI ranked in the top 10 in Data Science and AI field in the world (QS 2024)
– Exclusive access to 2,000 sq. m brand new lab facilities with all the latest tools
– Many other funding opportunities in the Greater Bay area
– Great community of interdisciplinary, international staff & students
– Private health insurance for staff and eligible family members residing in Chinese Mainland
– Family-friendly campus
Current faculty across the university working in quantum computing include Prof. Xin Wang, Prof. Ge Bai, Prof. Jinguo Liu, and Prof. Guoyi Zhu. There are also many opportunities and strong encouragement to pursue interdisciplinary research. Applications for tenure-track Assistant Professors (and above) in quantum computing and quantum machine learning are warmly welcome.