Substantiation-Track Faculty at All Ranks in Materials

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Academic: School of Engineering: Department of Materials (set to launch in Fall 2026)

Location

Hong Kong

Open Date

Nov 27, 2025

Description

Substantiation-track Faculty at All RanksDepartment of Materials (set to launch in Fall 2026)School of EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is establishing a new Department of Materials (MAT), which is expected to be officially approved and launched in Fall 2026. The Department of Materials invites applications for substantiation-track faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor) from scholars whose research spans the multidisciplinary field of Materials Science and Engineering, and Intelligence (MSEI). Areas of particular interest include: (i) materials for health and biomedicine; (ii) materials for energy and information; (iii) engineering materials for sustainability; (iv) advanced modeling and characterization methods; (v) AI-empowered and autonomous materials synthesis.

The Department aims to be an impact-driven, interdisciplinary hub that exemplifies innovation, development, and translation of advanced materials technologies in health, energy, and sustainability — addressing both global challenges and national priorities. Successful candidates will contribute to the Department’s vision by:

• Nurturing future leaders through a rigorous, interdisciplinary educational and research experience that equips students with a strong foundation in MSEI.
• Conducting cutting-edge, transformative materials research focused on global and national priorities such as biomedical and health technologies, energy and information, advanced manufacturing and sustainability, etc.
• Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship by providing resources and mentorship to translate research into commercial applications, thereby supporting economic development, societal well-being, and strategic national growth.

The Department will offer academic degrees, including BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD programs.

For further information about the School of Engineering and the University, please visit https://seng.hkust.edu.hk and https://hkust.edu.hk respectively.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, or a closely related engineering field. Successful candidates are expected to develop strong, independent, and innovative externally funded research programs; teach effectively in MSEI and related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and actively participate in service to the Department, School, and University.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to upload a full curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching, and the names of three referees, along with their email addresses and affiliations.

For enquiries, please send them to dmat@ust.hk. Review of applications will start immediately and 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.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.