Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 240624006)
[Appointment period: twenty-four months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research projects - “Study of high purity oxygen aeration for biological polishing of chemical enhanced primary treated sewage effluent and cellulase production from sludge” and “Study of ammonia pre-treatment – power generation system toward complete valorisation of food waste digestate”. The research directions include wastewater / sewage treatment, biorefinery for biofuels, anaerobic digestion, and process simulation / optimisation.
Qualifications
Applicants should have an honours degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or Biology, or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Ben Shao-Yuan Leu at telephone number 3400 8322 or via email at syleu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 1 August 2024 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 24 June 2024