Job Description

Research Associate (4 positions)

Job Title:

9642

Job ID:

Department:

Division of Environment and Sustainability

Job Posting Details

Four research associate positions supported by Research Talent Hub for ITF projects (RTH-ITF) are available for the development of low-carbon green technologies, including water harvesting (Positions 1, 2), air purification (Position 3) and biofuel production (Position 4). The appointees will be involved in the following research tasks:

Position 1: Nanomaterials, nanofabrication, thermal and fluids engineering

Position 2: Air flow dynamics, air flow mechanics

Position 3: Electrospinning, air filtration, nanofibers

Position 4: Catalysis, hydrogen production

Applicants should have a PhD degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science or a related discipline. The successful candidates should be capable of working independently and have good experimental and communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with working experience on material modeling and prototype design. (Duration: 1 year, renewable)

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

Application Procedure

For interested candidates, please send your CVs and transcripts to Dr. Wei HAN (keweihan@ust.hk) and Prof. King Lun YEUNG (kekyeung@ust.hk) by email. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

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inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.