Career Opportunities

Research Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Ref: 532481)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline
• Processing in experimental data analysis and management
• Drafting proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects
• Liaising with project collaborators and partners
• Performing various laboratory administrative duties
• Supporting various teaching & mentoring activities
• Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• A PhD degree in Materials Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering;

• Preferably with research experience in aqueous zinc-based flow batteries (in particular, the Zn-Fe system, zinc anode/electrolyte engineering);

• Preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience;
• Strong academic publication records in areas related to flow batteries;
• Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications for research and teaching; clear and concise writing skills;
• Have experience in writing grant proposals;
• Strong teamwork skills, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure;
• With strong passion in conducting fundamental and applied research toward impactful applications;
• Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.