Research Assistant Professor in Intelligent Wearable Technologies

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
School of Fashion and Textiles
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position type
Full-time
Reference
261020010
Posted
20 Oct 2026
Application deadline
27 Oct 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct interdisciplinary research in intelligent wearable technologies and smart textiles with focus on machine learning, AI-driven sensing, and multimodal data analytics.
  • Pursue external research grants as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator.
  • Supervise MPhil or PhD students.
  • Provide quality teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
  • Contribute to school service and perform assigned duties.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Data Science, Textile Engineering, Materials Science or related disciplines.
  • Strong research background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data analytics.
  • Good publication record in high-quality scholarly journals or leading international conferences.
  • At least two years of postdoctoral research experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to use English as the medium of instruction.

Appointment

  • Full-time, 2-3 year contract (renewable)

Key Dates

  • Review date: 2026-10-27
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