Postdoctoral Fellow
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Department
- School of Fashion and Textiles
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 260807021
- Application deadline
- 4 Sep 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research on wearable electronic materials and flexible devices for AI-assisted smart fashion design.
- Develop functional prototypes integrating conductive materials, sensors, and circuits into textiles and apparel.
- Perform physical, chemical, and electrical characterization of new materials and wearable components.
- Support development of research outputs including journal articles, patents, reports, and knowledge transfer documents.
- Coordinate project activities including lab maintenance, equipment operation, and industry engagement.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a doctoral degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related discipline with no more than five years post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrate strong research background in smart textiles, wearable electronics, AI applications, or creative industries.
- Possess strong academic writing skills and ability to prepare high-quality research papers and presentations.
- Have good communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
Appointment
- Full-time — 12-month contract
Key Dates
- Not specified