Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Postdoctoral Fellow
(Ref. 240305016)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Material Heterogeneous Lattice Structures”. The appointee will carry out research in the area of advanced additive manufacturing metal alloy. He/She will be required to:
(a) undertake specific research project(s) under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to the development of research activities;
(b) conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognized by peers;
(c) assist with the supervision of research students in related research area as required;
(d) develop new understandings in the field of additive manufacturing metal alloys; and
(e) support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification in Materials Science and Engineering or a related discipline and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application;
(b) demonstrated track record of publications in the field of metallic materials and electron microscopy;
(c) demonstrated experience in advanced microscopy techniques;
(d) demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct research with minimal supervision;
(e) demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build up effective relationships; and
(f) demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Zibin Chen at telephone number 2766 6602 or via email at zi-bin.chen@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 12 March 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 5 March 2024