School of Fashion and Textiles
Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Assistant / Part-time Research Assistant
(Ref. 260427003)
(1) Postdoctoral Fellow
[Appointment period: twelve months]
(2) Research Assistant (two posts)
[Appointment period: each for six months]
(3) Part-time Research Assistant (two posts)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Extreme-performance fibers and textiles and smart fiber-based wearable devices”. They will be required to:
(a) assist in studying extreme-performance fibers and textiles;
(b) assist in developing intelligent wearable systems via smart fibers; and
(c) 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 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 Assistant post should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
For both posts, applicants should have good communication and experimental skills. Preference will be given to those with publication record in related fields.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Bo Fang at telephone number 2766 6445 or via email at bofang@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointments, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointments, the remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 15 May 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 27 April 2026