Research Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Ref:532480 )
We now invite applications for the captioned post.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline
- Processing in experimental data analysis and management
- Drafting proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects
- Liaising with project collaborators and partners
- Performing various laboratory administrative duties
- Supporting various teaching & mentoring activities
- Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- A PhD degree in Materials Sciences, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Highly demonstrated expertise in aqueous zinc ion batteries, with preferred knowledge on halogen/chalcogen cathodes, zinc anode, and electrolyte engineering, etc.
- Preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience in electrochemical energy storage.
- Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications for research and teaching; clear and concise writing skills.
- Have experience in writing grant proposals, with potential capability in obtaining future sustained extramural funding.
- With strong passion in conducting fundamental and applied research toward impactful applications.
- With a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics.
- Strong teamwork skills, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application 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 Auguest 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.