Research Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Mathematics

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

  • Hong Kong
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education and research, and it offers a wide range of programmes in six faculties and three independent schools. Besides ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as QS, THE and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU was ranked among the top 20 universities in three subjects and top 100 universities in 14 subjects/subject areas in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICSResearch Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics and Financial Mathematics / Engineering and Computational Mathematics / Applied Optimization and Operations Research / Data Science and Analytics (two posts) (Ref. 240214005)The Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA) is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Science. The Department offers Bachelor of Science Scheme in Data Science, and makes a significant contribution to most of other academic programmes of the University by providing service teaching. It also offers master programmes in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology with specialisms in Decision Science, Actuarial and Investment Science, Operational Research and Risk Analysis, and Data Science and Analytics. Members of the Department have expertise in applied optimization and optimal control, engineering computation, operational research, management science and applied statistics, FinTech, data science and machine learning. There are currently 56 academic staff and about 181 research personnel in the Department. Please visit the website at for more information about the Department.The Department has established a Joint Laboratory of Applied Mathematics with the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The appointees are expected to be actively involved in the activities of the Laboratory.DutiesThe appointees will be required to:
  • conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator;
  • provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;
  • contribute to departmental service; and
  • perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department or his/her delegates.
QualificationsApplicants should:
  • have a doctoral degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Financial Mathematics / Operations Research / Computational Mathematics / Applied Mathematics or a closely related field with experience in Data Science and Analytics;
  • preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience;
  • have demonstrated promise of a high level of creativity in research and teaching in some subdivisions of his/her field;
  • be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching; and
  • be highly proficient in written and spoken English.
Conditions of ServiceA highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two years initially, with possibility of extension.ApplicationPlease submit an application through PolyU's career website ( ). Consideration of applications will commence on 5 March 2024 until the positions are filled. The University's Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at .PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2015 - 2024 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
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