Temple University

Job Description FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS The Department is strongly committed to producing top-class research in the areas of applied mathematics, scientific computing and statistics, while simultaneously emphasises the nurturing of students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. It receives allocation from Science Faculty Niche Research Area to establish world-class research teams to develop the necessary experimental platforms, modelling and data analysis capabilities. Research Assistant Professor (25260446) Responsibilities: The Department is recruiting one scholar at the rank of Research Assistant Professor in applied probability, data science, machine learning, and spatial statistics. Candidates with a strong background in the development of novel models and original methodologies are preferred. Requirements: Applicants should possess a relevant PhD degree with a solid and outstanding track record in research. They should have a solid statistical background, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with job identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: hro@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 2 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Job Description DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Research Assistant Professor in Computer Science (3 vacancies) (23240526) The Department presently offers BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD programmes, and is now seeking outstanding applicants for the following positions. The positions are created and funded as part of the strategic research development initiatives in the Department. The appointees will be provided with a conducive research environment, and will work within an established group of faculty in the Department. They are also expected to perform group-based high-impact research and undertake some teaching duties. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and sufficiently demonstrate abilities to conduct high-quality research in one of the Department's key research areas: (i) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; (ii) Big Data Analytics and Management; (iii) Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition; and (iv) Distributed Systems and Networking. These key research areas have a special thematic focus on (a) Health Informatics and (b) Security and Privacy-aware Computing related applications. The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For enquiry, please contact Prof. Jianliang Xu, Head of Department (email: xujl@comp.hkbu.edu.hk ) More information about the Department can be found on its website at https://www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) directly. Those who are not invited for interview four months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make appointments for the posts advertised, and the appointments will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offers. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

Job Description SCHOOL OF CHINESE MEDICINE TEACHING AND RESEARCH DIVISION The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) was established in 1999 and offers comprehensive education programmes in Chinese medicine, including both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine. The School is engaged in a wide range of research projects, provides Chinese medicine healthcare services to the community, and seeks to foster modernisation of the Chinese medicine profession. To consolidate the strengths of innovative research, the School has established eight high quality theme-based Research Centres equipped with advanced equipment and facilities. The highlighted strategic research areas in the School include (1) Precision medicine and phenomics study; (2) Translational medicine and innovative drug discovery; and (3) Authentication and testing of Chinese medicines. Full Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (23240133) The School of Chinese Medicine now invites applications for a faculty position at the Professor / Associate Professor/Assistant Professor level. Candidates with a strong background in pharmaceutical science and expertise in pharmaceutical formulation in Chinese materia medica, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and drug delivery system are invited to join the School. Preference will be given to candidates with appealing external grant record, outstanding publications and leading potential in areas of innovative drug delivery system and pharmaceutical technology. The appointee is also expected to teach subjects related to Pharmaceutics in Chinese Materia Medica, Biopharmaceutics, and Progress in Advanced Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, establish a vigorous research program in the areas of interest, and develop research cluster by means of intra- and inter-programmatic collaborations. Overseas experience in world-class universities and good English communication skills are highly desirable. Application will be open until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position with an initial appointment on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. Tenured appointment is expected to be attained within six years. Outstanding candidate at Associate/Full Professor may be considered for tenure on appointment. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make appointments for the posts advertised, and the appointments will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.