Hong Kong

Ref.: 537678
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (14500)
Categories: Teaching Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Ref.: 537678), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Building upon our proud traditions and strengths, the mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to engage in innovative, high-impact and leading-edge research and development; to create a learning environment that maximizes the potential of all students; to produce well-trained, enthusiastic engineers and research graduates across a broad range of mechanical engineering disciplines; and to serve the local and international community and industry. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.mech.hku.hk.

We welcome candidates from the following area of Mechanical Engineering:


	Building Services Engineering (e.g. air conditioning and refrigeration, fire safety engineering, utility services, building energy management, and sustainability in the built environment).


Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related engineering field, along with relevant tertiary teaching experience and demonstrated contributions to knowledge exchange, curriculum development, pedagogy, and administrative services. The Department places strong emphasis on experiential learning; proven experience in such approaches will be a definite advantage. The appointee will be responsible for delivering quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Duties include:


	Delivering high-quality instruction and course design for undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
	Supervising student capstone/ projects;
	Driving curriculum development and participating actively in knowledge exchange; and
	Contributing effectively to departmental committees and administrative duties.


A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. together with a teaching statement, and at least three reference letters with specific comments on their competence. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency


The University of Hong Kong

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Computing and Mathematical Sciences Division - Assistant/Associate Professor Faculty Positions in Human–Computer Interaction - Human-Robot Interaction & Embodied AI

Deadline

Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Human–Computer Interaction Area within the Division of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at MBZUAI invites applications for a faculty position focused on human–robot interaction and embodied AI. We seek candidates whose research advances the design and evaluation of embodied AI systems that interact and collaborate effectively with people. We encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across AI, robotics, and related fields. Faculty members will have opportunities to collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and research institutions to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring of students, contributing to curriculum development, and will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers. We are seeking faculty at Assistant/Associate Professor levels.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence(MBZUAI) is a world-leading university dedicated to advancing AI as a global force for good. The UAE’s visionary leaders established MBZUAI to educate and develop top talent, conduct advanced research, foster an innovation ecosystem, and act as a strategic think tank for the public and private sectors.

The University attracts world-class thinkers and doers in computer science, AI, bioscience, humanities and beyond. Our groundbreaking academic research initiatives are working on developing future solutions that will impact the world and change the way we imagine things.

Why Join MBZUAI?


	Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
	Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
	Exceptional Benefits:
	
		Comprehensive health & life insurance
		Relocation support for international faculty
	
	
	Build State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
	Live in Abu Dhabi: World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
	Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers


Qualifications

This position requires:


	 Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Design Engineering, or a related field by the time of appointment.
	Strong research record in HCI, demonstrated through publications in top-tier venues and funded research (as appropriate to career stage).
	Demonstrated potential (for Assistant level) or established excellence (for Associate) in teaching and mentoring.


Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following items:


	Cover Letter
	Curriculum Vitae 
	Statement of research vision and interests
	Statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy
	List three most significant publications from the past five years and Google Scholar H-Index 
	Reference Letters or Name and contact details for three referees (Referees will be contacted during the recruitment process to upload their reference letter via Interfolio).



Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Applications are invited for:-

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library

Assistant Librarian II (carrying the title of 'Postgraduate Liaison Librarian and Faculty Liaison Librarian (Arts & General Education)')

(Ref: 260001UW) (Closing date: November 20, 2026)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Library invites applications for the post of Postgraduate Liaison Librarian and Faculty Liaison Librarian (Arts & General Education).

Reporting to the Head of Research & Learning Support, the appointee will be assigned to Learning Support in CUHK Library. Duties include (a) providing liaison services to the Faculty of Social Science and the postgraduate community, fostering strong communication between the Library and faculty, and supporting the development of services and collections to meet the university’s teaching, learning and research needs; (b) designing, promoting and delivering digital and AI literacy training and activities; (c) developing and enhancing learning resources; (d) cultivating partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders across the University to enhance student learning and engagement; and (e) other tasks as assigned. Shift duties in the evenings, at weekends or on holidays at library helpdesks are required.

Applicants should have (i) a good university degree plus a postgraduate qualification in librarianship and information science, or related discipline; (ii) normally three years of post-qualification relevant experience at a professional or senior paraprofessional level; (iii) sound knowledge and understanding of academic liaison activities, digital and AI literacy, and educational technologies in a university setting; (iv) relevant experience in planning, delivering and evaluating learning initiatives and services, particularly in the area of digital and AI literacy ; (v) evidence of management and supervisory abilities; (vi) excellent written and oral communication skills; (vii) demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Library colleagues, faculty members and university administrative units; and (viii) a high level proficiency in practical IT, AI and educational technology. Proficiency in Chinese and English is desirable.

Appointment will initially be made on a contract basis for two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Application Procedure

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.


The Chinese University of Hong Kong

United Kingdom, Southampton

Applications are invited from researchers to work as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the University of Southampton’s world-leading Geochemistry Research Group (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/oes/research/groups/geochemistry.page) in the School of Ocean and Earth Science at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. You will join a community of >500 researchers and support staff drawn from physics, chemistry, biology, geoscience, and engineering, with a strong focus on marine biology and marine environments, to work in a project at the interface between geochemistry, palaeoclimate, and biomineralisation.

This post is funded through an ERC-selected Starting Grant to Dr David Evans (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/62c7dp/doctor-david-evans) but additionally involves a number of researchers from within the School and is closely linked to a growing team at the University of Southampton focused on driving forward the societal impact of palaeoclimate datasets by mechanistically understanding biomineralisation processes and boundary condition changes, funded via both the Royal Society and Dr Evans’ ERC-selected Starting Grant.

Our group’s research focuses in part on the use of biomineral geochemistry to infer ion transport processes during calcification, because the (trace) metal composition of the shell or skeleton must be controlled by the composition of the fluid at the site of calcification and the way in which ions are transported in and out of this enclosed space. However, it is increasingly recognised that most biominerals are formed via an amorphous or metastable precursor phase, which may impart an additional fractionation and complicate the interpretation of biomineral metal chemistry, yet the geochemical details of this process are poorly understood.

In this project, the applicant will address this knowledge gap via the experimental formation and characterisation of amorphous and crystalline materials under a wide range of conditions, including in situ techniques in collaboration with colleagues in the Institute of Life Sciences and utilising the School’s state of the art cryo-electron microscopy facility. Ultimately, the goal is to determine whether inorganic processes alone might be sufficient to explain the shell chemistry of calcifying marine organisms, and to build these findings into a geochemical biomineralisation model.

A successful candidate should have:


	A PhD (or equivalent) in geochemistry.
	Experience in the operation of single and/or multi-collector plasma mass spectrometer instruments, ideally including associated clean laboratory sample preparation.
	Experience in applying geochemical tools to constraining past environmental, oceanographic, or climatic change.
	Experience in geochemical box modelling, or an enthusiasm for developing these skills.
	Skills in hypothesis-testing, experiment design, analysis of data sets and writing scientific manuscripts and reports.


And should additionally:


	Demonstrate strong drive, ambition and motivation, with the capacity to deliver on challenging tasks and to meet deadlines both individually and as working as part of a team.
	Express a desire to apply cutting edge geochemical techniques to understanding marine biomineralisation.


This post is a fixed-term appointment for two years.

For further enquiries please contact Dr David Evans (d.evans@soton.ac.uk)

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.


University of Southampton

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) opened with seven faculty members and a singular proposition: that research in artificial intelligence had advanced enough to warrant a university built entirely around it.

Today, the university has 160+ faculty — among them recipients of the MacArthur Fellowship, the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, and the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award, and fellows of the IEEE, ACM, and the International Society for Computational Biology. Its student body has passed 900, drawn from over 50 countries. It is ranked 10th globally across AI, computational biology, computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics by CSRankings — ahead of institutions that have been building their reputations for a century.

It has done this, in the words of MBZUAI President and University Professor Eric Xing, by “showing results, making a visible difference, and then asking stakeholders to top up and double down because of the results.”

MBZUAI is now seeking a Provost.

The university introduced a five-divisional academic structure in 2026. Two divisions are operational: Computing and Mathematical Sciences, led by Dean Éric Moulines, and Biological and Life Sciences, led by Dean Eran Segal. Three further divisions are in development. The undergraduate program is in its second year. The faculty community, already distinguished, continues to grow.

This is a role for someone who wants to help build an institution — not manage a settled one — at a moment when the field it is built around is reshaping every other field, in a city and a country that have made a serious commitment to making that happen.

The character of the institution is worth understanding. Professor Xing describes it as a forge: faculty are the core of the institution; research is evaluated on intellectual merit and scientific impact, not grant volume; and teaching is the primary duty of every faculty member, including the most senior.

The university has replaced the classical department structure, with divisions designed to reward interdisciplinary collaboration and large-scale, problem-driven research — while preserving the intellectual freedom and rigor that distinguish academic science from everything else. By the end of its second phase of growth, Xing has set a target of at least 30 percent of faculty holding membership of national academies or fellowships of their professional societies.

The Provost will report to and work in close partnership with President Xing, himself an active researcher and one of the most cited figures in his field. Where the President sets the vision and overarching institutional strategy, the Provost gives that strategy academic form — translating it into programs, policies, and institutional practices that enable faculty and student success. At a university planning for significant growth, much of that work remains to be done, and existing approaches should be expected to be reconsidered.

The right candidate will bring the scholarly standing to earn the respect of a distinguished faculty, the leadership experience to run a complex and fast-moving academic enterprise, and the ambition to do something that has not been done before.


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Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa) data obtained by&nbsp;Times Higher Education&nbsp;show that there were 6,085 non-UK-domiciled students enrolled on MRes courses in the 2024-25 academic year – up from 2,485 in 2023-24.&nbsp;
This leaves the institutions behind such rises open to accusations of playing the system and using MRes courses as a way to circumvent the government’s visa rules.
On this episode of News Talks, Miranda Prynne speaks to Times Higher Education&nbsp;deputy news editor Helen Packer, who has been covering the story, to find out what lies behind the rising MRes numbers, what the institutions driving the growth have said and the reaction from politicians and other sector leaders.

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