Global Faculty Recruitment in Artificial Intelligence

Lead the Frontiers of AI in Asia's Silicon Valley, Shenzhen                            

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) invites applications for faculty position at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) to join our rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. We seek world-class scholars to drive impactful research and education in a university that champions academic freedom and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Why CUHK-Shenzhen?

• Academic Freedom & International Standards: We operate an internationally-aligned tenure-track system where recruitment and promotion are based solely on academic merit. Faculty join as independent Principal Investigators (PIs) with full autonomy over their research agenda, team recruitment, and budget allocation, empowering you to pursue ambitious, long-term research goals.
• An Unrivaled AI Ecosystem: Our AI architecture is anchored by a powerful triad: the School of Artificial Intelligence (SAI), the School of Data Science (SDS), and the School of Science and Engineering (SSE). This core is deeply integrated with our Schools of Medicine, Management and Economics, Humanities and Social Science, Music and Public Policy, creating a vibrant environment for foundational theory to translate into real-world AI applications across science, business, and society. Our academic strength is validated by seven disciplines in the global top 1% (ESI) and a Data Science program ranked No.1 in China. Notably, we serve as a core strategic partner, working deeply with the National School of Artificial Intelligence to conduct joint education and research, fostering the next generation of innovative AI talent.
• Elite Community & Unmatched Support: Join over 700 internationally recognized scholars, including Nobel laureates and multiple academicians, in a truly globalized research community. We provide the resources to match your ambition:
  • Industrial-Scale Computing: Exclusive access to massive GPU clusters and high-performance computing.
  • Guaranteed Talent Pipeline: Generous, guaranteed quotas for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
  • Premier Platforms: Access to 120+ research platforms and 50+ joint labs with industry leaders like JD, Huawei and Tencent.
• Strategic Research Priorities: We seek applications across all AI domains, with emphasis on:
  • Foundational AI: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Robotics & Embodied Intelligence, Data Science.
  • Interdisciplinary Frontiers (AI+X): AI for Science & Engineering, Medicine, Business, Social Science, and Generative AI & Music.

Location & Lifestyle: 

Shenzhen, a core city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is a global hub for technology and innovation. Our garden-style campus in this dynamic city offers the perfect springboard for your career.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer globally competitive compensation packages. Eligible faculty benefit from a preferential individual income tax rate in the Greater Bay Area. Support includes on-campus housing, priority admission to our affiliated K-12 schools for children, premium international healthcare, and dedicated assistance with talent programs and spousal career support.

How to Apply

Please submit your curriculum vitae to ai-faculty-apply@cuhk.edu.cn. Applications will be reviewed centrally by the University's AI Faculty Recruitment Committee and forwarded to the relevant Schools.

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