Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Department
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 261105003
- Posted
- 5 Nov 2026
- Salary / grade
- Full-time: Highly competitive remuneration package (not specified); Part-time: HK$385 per hour (Postdoctoral Fellow), HK
- Application deadline
- 4 Jan 2027
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct original research on quantum mechanical basis of elementary reaction kinetics under high-pressure environments.
- Re-derive and elaborate chemical kinetic theories to demonstrate real-fluid effects and pressure-dependent phenomena.
- Develop and implement computational models and simulations to predict reaction rates and mechanisms under high-pressure conditions.
- Collaborate with researchers to validate theoretical predictions and refine models based on laboratory data.
- Prepare research manuscripts for publication and present findings at international conferences.
- Contribute to research grant applications, project management, and mentor junior researchers.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Physical Chemistry, Energy Engineering or related discipline (Postdoctoral Fellow with maximum 5 years post-qualification experience; Research Associate with doctoral degree; Research Assistant with honours degree or above).
- Strong background in combustion and fuel engineering.
- Proven publication record in relevant areas.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Preferred: experience in real-fluid thermodynamics and intermolecular potential modeling.
- Preferred: knowledge of combustion chemistry, catalysis, or energy-related chemical processes.
- Preferred: ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Appointment
- Full-time or part-time, 6-18 months contract
Key Dates
- Application consideration commencement date: 2027-01-04