Job Description

Post-doctoral Fellow (1 -2 positions)

Job Title:

9630

Job ID:

Department:

Division of Environment and Sustainability

Job Posting Details

The Infrastructure and Sustainability group at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has 1 to 2 openings for the position of Post-doctoral Fellow.  The group is taking system-based approaches to understand the environmental sustainability of our cities and the built environment.  We are answering how we can improve our urban infrastructure system that better meet the demand while reducing the environmental impacts.  Our research is synthesizing interdisciplinary knowledge to improve our understanding of key dynamics governing urban sustainability and offer insights into what should be done on an urban scale to gain more sustainability benefits.

We are looking for highly motivated scholars who have a PhD degree with expertise in building energy modeling.  Scholars with cross-disciplinary experience (e.g., urban heat modeling, computing methods, and techno-economic analysis) are highly encouraged to apply for this position.  The major responsibility of the Post-doctoral Fellow is to develop a co-simulation method for building energy modeling and outdoor thermal environment in the content of Hong Kong high-rise built environment. (Duration: 1 year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by sending a single PDF file to Dr. Zhongming LU (zhongminglu@ust.hk), including i) CV; ii) Two representative journal publications; and iii) Collaborative research proposal within the scope of the proposed responsibility (no more than 3 pages). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

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