"Research Assistant Professor"

Research Assistant Professor

The University of Hong Kong

Apply now Ref.: 532478

Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Real Estate and Construction (01200)

Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Hong Kong

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

• 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_

Advertised: Jun 27, 2025 (HK Time)

Applications close: Mar 31, 2026 (HK Time)