FW: Research Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hui Lin
From: Shi, John WZ [LSGI]
Sent: 2014年1月23日 10:25
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Subject: Research Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dear CPGIS fellows and friends
Currently, we have a position of research assistant professor in GIS and remote sensing open for application. For the details, please visit the site: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/postspec/13100908.pdf. You may response to this call according to the University application guideline at: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/guidelines.php, if you are interested in the position.
May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy Chinese New Year of Horse, 2014!
Dr Wenzhong (John) SHI
Chair Professor in Geograhic Information Science and Remote Sensing
Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Email: lsw...@polyu.edu.hk;
Website: http://www.lsgi.polyu.edu.hk/people/academic/shi-wen-zhong/index.asp
Tel: +852 2766 5975
THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF LAND SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS
Post Specification
Research Assistant Professor in Geographic Information Science / Remote Sensing (Ref. 13100908)
The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) is widely considered as a centre of excellence in both education and research in Geomatics and related fields. The Department offers a range of academic programmes to both local and overseas students, including Higher Diploma in Geomatics, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geomatics (with three specialized streams: Land Surveying, Geo-Information Technology, and Utility Management and Surveying), Master of Science in Geomatics, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy. LSGI has a very strong research programme that encompasses research activities in the areas of geographical information science, satellite positioning, ubiquitous positioning, remote sensing, geodynamics, environmental monitoring, geo-hazards studies, intelligent transport systems, digital city modeling, sustainable urbanization, utility system management, location based services, geographical social science, and land information system and management. There are currently 22 academic staff and 11 supporting members in the Department. LSGI has a number of well-equipped research and teaching laboratories. Please visit the website at http://www.lsgi.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Department.
The Department is seeking a highly motivated individual with a PhD degree either in (i) Land Surveying, (ii) Geo-Information Technology or (iii) Utility Surveying.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) conduct researches that lead to high-quality publications and awards of external research grants;
(b) undertake teaching duties in relevant subject areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
(c) supervise student projects and theses;
(d) undertake relevant administrative duties; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a doctoral degree in a relevant area;
(b) have the relevant postdoctoral research experience (as supported by evidence of research projects and outputs), with relevant teaching experience at tertiary level being an advantage; and
(c) demonstrate potential for establishing significant externally funded research programmes.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The remuneration package for the Research Assistant Professor post is the same as an Assistant Professor post. A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Appointment for Research Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract for up to three years. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.
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Chaowei Yang
The George Mason University, Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science (http://ggs.gmu.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor-level beginning August 2014 with a specialization in geovisualization. Higher academic rank and/or tenure status may be considered depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
We are seeking a scholar who will complement and enhance the department's reputation for excellence in research, and undergraduate and graduate instruction. The selected candidate will teach a 2:2 load of core and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels of the department, as well as develop new courses in an area of specialization.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in computer science, geoinformatics, geography, or a related field, with a strong quantitative background. The successful candidate will have a strong research interest in geovisualization and interdisciplinary activities, with example areas including interactive visualization, novel display media (e.g., virtual and augmented reality), design and analysis of novel visual representations for (big) geospatial data, human-computer interface design, image cognition for knowledge discovery and representation, and visual data mining.
The successful candidate should also have a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence, and is expected to develop an externally funded research program. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated research and teaching experience in one or more of the above-mentioned areas. Excellent oral and written communication skills, a proven record of external research funding, as well as graduate student supervision is highly desirable. In addition, the ability to work in interdisciplinary research teams would be considered an asset.
For full consideration, applicants must apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number F8540z. Candidates must also submit with their online application a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of the candidate's teaching and research philosophy, and names and contact information of at least three references. Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Dieter Pfoser at dpfoser[at]gmu.edu. For details on the position, please visit https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/32126.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2014, and the position will remain open until filled.