Job Information
Organisation/Company: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Research Field: Engineering; Environmental science; Geosciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); First Stage Researcher (R1); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 3 Jan 2027 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country: Hong Kong
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.
Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY ENGINEERING
Research Assistant Professor in Building Energy / Building Environment / Building Safety and Resilience (three posts) (Ref. 260803002)
The Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) contributes to PolyU’s world ranking of 21st and 18th for Architecture and Built Environment as well as Civil and Structural Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. BEEE is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, and offers a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Engineering, Master of Science and Bachelor of Engineering. Currently there are over 35 research staff and 201 research students (187 studying for PhD), over 600 full-time / part-time Master’s students, an undergraduate student body of over 250 full-time students. BEEE currently has over 50 full-time academic / teaching staff members engaging in a wide range of research activities organised in the following three themes:
Building Energy: Energy issues in buildings addressed in the context of both demand and supply to promote sustainable built environments, urban energy systems and emerging clean energy technologies.
Building Environment: Optimisation of buildings and built environments for thermal comfort, indoor air quality, visual / spatial and vibration / acoustic aspects to improve occupant health and productivity, and extraterrestrial human habitats.
Building Safety and Resilience: Protection of building occupants from hazards such as fire and lightning to improve safety and resilience of communities, buildings and the built environments.
The University and the Department strongly encourage a multi-cultural environment regarding both the staff and student body composition. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/beee/ for further information about the Department.
The Department is seeking internationally excellent candidate with exceptional track record of research and scholarship in the theme of Building Energy / Building Environment / Building Safety and Resilience.
Duties
The appointees will be required to:
- (a) conduct research in related areas and contribute to the development of the Department’s research strength;
- (b) initiate, lead and participate in scholarly research in his/her area of expertise and be active in research leading to quality journal publications and in bidding for external research grants and applied research projects;
- (c) undertake teaching duties;
- (d) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and theses;
- (e) undertake relevant administrative duties; and
- (f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
- (a) have a PhD degree in an appropriate related discipline;
- (b) preferably have at least two years of relevant postdoctoral research experience (as supported by evidence of research projects and outputs) with teaching experience in related disciplines and subjects being a definite advantage;
- (c) have strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;
- (d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills and have good interpersonal skills;
- (e) have an excellent command of English;
- (f) have an excellent record of research and scholarship commensurate with their experience; and
- (g) demonstrate good potential in bidding for research grants as well as in establishing significant externally funded research programmes.
The applicants should demonstrate strong potential to be internationally prominent through a track record of excellent research in the area of Building Energy / Building Environment / Building Safety and Resilience. They should contribute to the development and delivery of degree programmes; should demonstrate the ability to teach in engineering design relevant to their technical specialisation; and should have been involved in major research projects.
Applicants should be able to conduct research and teach subjects related to Building Energy / Building Environment / Building Safety and Resilience.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.
Application
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/rap). Consideration of applications will commence on 17 August 2026 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Country: Hong Kong
City: Hong Kong
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