School of Fashion and Textiles
Part-time Postdoctoral Fellow / Part-time Research Associate
(Ref. 251209002)
(1) Part-time Postdoctoral Fellow (four posts)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
(2) Part-time Research Associate
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “From tradition to tech: A holistic approach to sustainable fashion design and brand ecosystem management in the age of AI and digital platforms”. They will be required to:
(a) conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support the research framework;
(b) undertake data collection, management, and analysis in alignment with project objectives;
(c) coordinate and monitor project activities to ensure timely progress and adherence to milestones;
(d) prepare research reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external dissemination;
(e) contribute to the formulation of innovative strategies that integrate traditional fashion practices with emerging AI technologies, utilise digital platforms to strengthen brand ecosystem management, and advance sustainability in fashion design and related industries; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, Dean of School or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow post should have a doctoral degree in Textile Design / Data Science or related disciplines 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 in one of the afore mentioned fields with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.
For both posts, applicants should also have good communication and teamwork skills as well as excellent data analysis abilities. Preference will be given to those with experience in brace design.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Joanne Yip at telephone number 2766 4848 or via email at joanne.yip@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rates for the posts of Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate are HK$385 per hour and HK$178 per hour respectively.
The closing date for application is 29 December 2025.
Posting date: 9 December 2025