Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Postdoctoral Fellow
(Ref. 260312007)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Design of ultrastrong, ductile, and thermally stable nanocrystalline dual-phase alloys via coherent nano-honeycomb architectures”. The appointee will carry out research in the area of advanced materials. 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 in line with the norms of the discipline concerned and/or facilitate the research teams to deliver scholarly output;
(c) assist in the supervision of research students in the related research area as required;
(d) develop new understandings in the field of ferroelectric materials; and
(e) support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a doctoral degree 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 materials and electron microscopy;
(c) experience in advanced microscopy techniques;
(d) ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with minimal supervision;
(e) ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships; and
(f) ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. 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 19 March 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 12 March 2026