Various postdoc and/or research assistant positions are available in the following technical areas:
Hydraulics/Hydraulic Transient;
Optimization;
Machine Learning;
Acoustics/Acoustic metamaterials
Fluid Structure Interaction (preferably in pipeline systems)
Advanced CFD
Although the hiring department is civil engineering, several tasks in our projects require non-civil engineering expertise. Therefore, please feel encouraged to apply even if you do not hold a degree in civil engineering which includes Computer science engineering, Mechanical/Robotics engineering, Physics and Mathematics.
Further details about the projects and tasks will be discussed during interview sessions.
Degree level qualifications: PhD degree (for postdoc position) or MPhil/Master degree (for Research Assistant) in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or related fields. PhD or MPhil student position may be considered depending on the applicant background.
Language and communication skills: as you will be dealing with multicultural teams, excellent spoken and written English and the ability to effectively and respectfully engage in all level communication is required.
Flexible, organized, and diligent: you have a practical approach to help us resolve technical issues and meet deadlines; and you are able to respond positively and adapt to changing priorities.
Attractive starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and according to RTH (see note 1 below). Local graduates from Hong Kong and those graduated from the top 100 Universities are highly encouraged to apply as they are prioritized for RTH application. If you do not hold a degree from Hong Kong or a Top 100 University, you need to apply for accreditation verification here (see note 1 below);
Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided;
An initial one-year contract will be offered with further employment subject to funding availability and job performance. Longer-term contracts can be negotiated depending on the position.
If you are interested, please submit your CV to Prof. Moez LOUATI (mzlouati@ust.hk).
When submitting your application, please indicate in your email subject the following: “RTH-HKUST” otherwise your application may be disregarded. Moreover, please specify which technical area(s) you are applying for. Postdoc application should include (in attachment) at least 1 paper or up to 3 best selected papers (if any).
Deadline: 30 October 2023 (or until positions are filled)
Position starts: 1 January 2024 (or earlier)
Note 1: RTH guideline can be found here. The RTH maximum monthly salary allowance is HK$20,000 (~ €2,400) for research talents with a bachelor degree, HK$23,000 (~ €2,700) for those with a master degree, and HK$35,000 (~ €4,100) for those with a doctoral degree. Research Talents with PhD degree (Postdoc) will receive an additional monthly living allowance (Top-Up Salary) of $10,000 (~ €1,200).
Note 2: Only retained application will be contacted for an interview.