With rapid technological advancement, fashion is ever-expanding, with so many permutation and integration possibilities encompassing different aspects of society and humanities to contribute to knowledge advancement, reimagining the future, and betterment of society. SFT is seeking internationally excellent candidates to meet the growing demand and explore creative possibilities.
Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sft/ for further information about the School.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) conduct research in the intersection of Personal Thermal Comfort and Apparel Technology as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, Innovation and Technology Fund and other competitive external fund, as Principal Investigator or Co Investigator;
(b) drive the translation of research findings into industrial applications across the Chinese Mainland and beyond, including smart textiles, intelligent wearables, and thermal-regulating apparel, by leveraging robust patent portfolios and strategic industry collaborations;
(c) provide supervision of MPhil or PhD students;
(d) provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;
(e) contribute to the School’s service; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the designated project leader, Dean of School or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a PhD degree in Apparel Technology, Fashion and Textile Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with at least two years of postdoctoral research experience;
(b) excellent record in academic and research achievement in Thermal Comfort, Personal Cooling Technologies, particularly its application in fashion and textile design or related areas;
(c) high-impact research and publication record in high quality scholarly journals or strong potential to publish in top-tier refereed journals;
(d) strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service; and
(e) excellent communication skills and be able to use English as the medium of instruction.
Preference will be given to those with strong research orientation and a good teaching record.
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.
Consideration of applications will commence on 19 August 2026 until the position is filled.
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Posting date: 6 August 2026
