"Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Real Estate and Construction (Ref.: 532478)"

Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Real Estate and Construction (Ref.: 532478)

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Real Estate and Construction (Ref.: 532478), to commence as soon as possible, on a two- to three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The Sustainability-X Lab in the Department of Real Estate and Construction, Faculty of Architecture focuses on transformative sustainability science and climate change research and cutting-edge innovations by gaining insights into complex human-nature systems, driving ideas that create impactful change in sustainability science and SDGs.

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage research projects on emerging cost-effective net-zero technologies in the built environment (STG/CRF/GRF, etc.);
• To publish original research articles in high-impact journals; and
• To secure external competitive grants, either working independently or with other team members.

Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Xiaoling Zhang at zhangxl@hku.hk.

Requirements

Applicants should

• possess a Ph.D. degree in a discipline related to "Greenhouse gas emissions modelling; Reduced-complexity modelling of the land surface carbon cycle; Climate modelling; Climate mitigation modelling";
• demonstrate expertise in the study of sustainability science and climate modelling;
• have research experience in Greenhouse gas emissions modelling; Climate modelling; Climate mitigation modelling; and
• have a strong ability of securing external competitive grants.

Applicants who have a strong track record of publishing high-quality research articles are preferred.

What We Offer

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.