Department of Applied Physics
Research Assistant Professor in Catalysis / Device Physics (two posts)
(Ref. 240716008)
The Department of Applied Physics is a leading academic department at the University, known for its strong research capabilities. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, the Department achieved the highest proportion of world-leading research within the University and the cost centre. It played a crucial role in establishing the University Research Facility in Materials Characterization and Device Fabrication, which includes a Materials Research Centre, a Centre for Electron Microscopy, an Atomic Electron Microscopy Laboratory, and a Cleanroom. The Department comprises 29 full-time academic staff members, over 100 research/project personnel, around 100 research postgraduate students, and more than 250 students in two academic programmes. Its major research areas include nanomaterials, nano/microelectronics, energy materials, photonic materials and devices, and theoretical and computational physics. The Department is also actively pursuing a strategic move towards international excellence in materials science, green catalysis, and quantum physics. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ap for more information about the Department.
Duties
The appointees will be required to:
(a) conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator;
(b) provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;
(c) supervise students in undertaking their undergraduate final year projects and postgraduate research theses;
(d) establish a programme of applied research in catalysis, microelectronics, and/or semiconductor device physics; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a doctoral degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline;
(b) preferably have at least two years of relevant postdoctoral research experience;
(c) have a good track record of research in one of the areas of in-sensor neuromorphic computing, microelectronics and/or semiconductor device physics;
(d) have demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in teaching and learning, and evidence of effective classroom teaching skills; and
(e) be highly proficient in written and spoken English.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.
Consideration of applications will commence on 30 July 2024 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 16 July 2024