Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 240313005)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “A feasibility study on various types of high-efficiency chillers in Hong Kong: A life-cycle assessment”. They will be required to:
(a) work in a team under the supervision of the Director of Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology; and
(b) learn the simulation model and control strategies for various types of high-efficiency chillers that are currently commencing and under development for commercial buildings in Hong Kong.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow post should have a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification and must have no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.
Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master's degree or a good honours degree with three or more years of research / relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
Preference will be given to those with a quantitative mindset, good communication skills, and prior experience in HVAC systems and control.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Oscar K. C. Chan at telephone number 2766 4610 or via email at oscar-kc.chan@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 19 March 2024 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 13 March 2024