OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Full-time Faculty Positions in
Artificial Intelligence

Professor · Associate Professor · Assistant Professor · Research Assistant Professor

Deadline · December 31, 2026

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Overview

Shenzhen Loop Area Institute is pleased to invite applications for full-time faculty positions at all ranks in six academic departments. Successful candidates are offered internationally competitive renumeration package, as well as computing resources and lab facilities. We seek outstanding individuals who are eager to contribute to the advancement of artificial intelligence research and education. Candidates will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment that values academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful teaching.

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Research Areas

We welcome candidates with expertise in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Speech and Language Processing

Large language models (LLMs), speech information processing, sentiment analysis, multilingual AI, and generative AI.

Brain-Inspired Computing

Neuromorphic computing, spiking neural networks, computational neuroscience, and brain-computer interfaces.

Machine Learning and AI Foundations

Core ML algorithms, statistical learning, optimization theory, probabilistic methods, and AI theory foundations.

Embodied AI

Robotics perception, manipulation, human-robot interaction, and embodied intelligence in real-world environments.

Large-scale AI and Distributed ML

Distributed training, large-scale model optimization, federated learning, and scalable AI infrastructure.

Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Autonomous navigation, multi-robot coordination, intelligent control systems, and real-world deployment.

AI Ethics & Society

Image analysis, video understanding, 3D vision, visual reasoning, and multi-modal perception.

Emerging AI Paradigms

Responsible AI, fairness, accountability, transparency, privacy preservation, and AI governance.

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How to Apply

We welcome candidates with expertise in, but not limited to, the following areas:

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Step 1. Complete a Short Survey

Before submitting your full application, please complete our brief pre-application survey 
to help us better understand your background and research interests.

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Step 2. Submit Application Materials

Send the following materials to:

FacultyHiring@slai.edu.cn 

Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Research Statement
Service Statement
Teaching Statement
Required for all positions except Research Assistant Professor.
Three Representative Works
Additional Requirement
Chinese applicants are also requested to provide a Chinese version of their CV.
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Step 3. Recommendation Letters

Arrange three recommendation letters.
Referees should send recommendation letters directly to: FacultyHiring@slai.edu.cn
Subject:
Recommendation Letter + Applicant's Name
Review Process

Our recruitment is on a rolling basis. Review of applications will begin once all required documents are received. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ready to Apply?

Send your application to FacultyHiring@slai.edu.cn