Research Assistant Professor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Electronic Engineering
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position type
Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced energy-saving technologies integrating innovative materials, devices, and systems for intelligent detection and optical modulation.
  • Conduct research in smart materials design, optical modulation, and machine learning with applications in energy saving, encryption, and anticounterfeiting.
  • Produce top-tier research outputs and secure external competitive grants such as RGC GRF grants.
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
  • Contribute to departmental, faculty, and university service.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • PhD in Materials Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
  • Strong track record of research and publications in reputable journals, particularly in smart materials.
  • Potential to become an independent researcher capable of obtaining sustained extramural funding and establishing externally-funded research programmes.

Appointment

  • Contract — up to three years, renewable subject to performance, funding availability, and mutual agreement.

Key Dates

  • Review date: As soon as possible (rolling review).
  • Application deadline: Until the post is filled (no fixed closing date).
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