HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Overview

Founded in 1956, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is one of top-tier research-led liberal arts institutions.  In the era of AI, HKBU aspires to strategically build on its existing strengths, spanning the fields of AI and computer science, medicine, creative arts, and culture and humanities. It is committed to provide an enriched and conducive environment for nurturing cutting-edge, interdisciplinary scholarship central to tackling global grand challenges.  

Interdisciplinary Chair Professor/Professor in Artificial Intelligence

HKBU is recruiting a world-class scholar to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence research and bridge the discipline with arts and humanities or healthcare. Candidates should possess strong passion and demonstrated research track record as well as international reputation in their field(s) of expertise and scholarship, including, but not limited to:

AI + Arts and Humanities

• AI + Creativity and Education
• AI in Content Creation and Artistic Practice (Film, Literature, Music or Visual Arts)
• AI in Human-Machine Collaboration
• AI in Policies and Strategies for the Creative Industries
• AI for Social Engagement and Impact (e.g., via AI-Generated Arts)

AI + Healthcare

• AI-assisted Clinical Decision Support
• Computer Vision for Medical Image Analysis
• AI in Electronic Health Record Management
• Healthcare Data Security
• AI and Intelligent Healthcare Devices

Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research impact and excellence in terms of reach and significance, exceptional standing in their fields, and a sustained record of significant professional achievements.

Colleagues recruited will have access to seed money and appropriate research facilities/support, as well as a generous array of competitive research funding from Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council, the Innovation and Technology Commission, and other external sources. The appointee will be formally affiliated with the Department most relevant to their primary area of scholarly or academic activity.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and conduct innovative research projects;
• Publish research work in top-tier venues appropriate for their outputs;
• Nurture young talents through undergraduate/postgraduate teaching in their areas of expertise;
• Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Provide administrative services as required. 

Requirements: 

• Hold a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a relevant discipline;
• Have an outstanding academic, professional and research track record. Records of high-impact publications, successful grant applications or project funding bids will be considered as an advantage;
• Demonstrate keen interest and strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaboration with academic staff members from other disciplines.

Terms of Appointment:

Level of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University offers a competitive package which include gratuity/retirement benefits, annual leave, medical and dental coverage, monthly cash allowance and relocation allowance, as applicable.  Direct tenure may be offered to exceptionally strong candidates.

How to Apply

Applications should include the following:

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV
• any other relevant supporting documents

Completed applications should be uploaded via this page.

Perrett Laver is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purposes.

Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

 Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-statement/