Professor​/Associate Professor​/Assistant Professor in Data Science

Offer Description

Beijing Normal – Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) now invites candidates for these positions which are expected to be filled in February/September 2026:

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Data Science ()

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Database Management Systems
• Programming Languages
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Data Processing
• Statistics
• Artificial intelligence
• Parallel and distributed systems
• Cryptography
• Computer and network security
• Computer vision
• Image processing
• Natural language processing

Candidates should have a PhD degree in a related discipline. Successful candidates are required to demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research leading to impactful outcomes, such as publication in high-quality, internationally recognized, indexed journals and other types of scholarly work as appropriate & recognized by their disciplines. Meanwhile, they are also expected to have a commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidate’s experience and accomplishments.

Commencing salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Fringe benefits include housing allowance, leave and social insurance. Appointments to these positions will initially be made on a fixed-term contract with mutual agreement.

The University reserves the right not to fill these positions, or to extend the search until suitable candidates are identified or to make an appointment by invitation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.

BNBU will be hosting Global Talent Acquisition Promotion Fair in the UK from 23 January to 26 January, and in the Boston, USA on 1 February, if you are interested in knowing more about work and life at BNBU, and if wish to meet up with us face to face for more information, you are warmly welcomed. For more details, please see below or click: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

• Time: 10:00-12:00

  Date: 23 January 2026

  Location: Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P

  London Session (UK)

• Time: 10:00-12:00

  Date: 25 January 2026

  Location: Discover, The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4EW

  Birmingham Session (UK)

• Time: 10:00-12:00

  Date: 26 January 2026

  Glasgow Session (UK)

We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course.