Department of Biomedical Engineering
Assistant Professor in Brain Machine Interface
(Ref. 260724013)
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is one of the five academic departments in the Faculty of Engineering, and it offers a full spectrum of BME programmes, from BSc, MSc to PhD. The team is the first group to offer Biomedical Engineering related undergraduate programme in Hong Kong, and has made great achievements in BME education, innovative research, and technology transfer. Currently BME has six thematic research areas, including Biomedical Imaging, Sensing, AI and Wearable Technology, Brain-Machine Interface and Neural Engineering, Molecular/Cellular Engineering and Biomaterials, Precision Diagnostics and Therapy, Prosthetics-Orthotics, Smart Ageing and Rehabilitation Engineering, and Sports Science and Technology. It aims to conduct cutting-edge research in these areas and nurture future leaders in prosthetics and orthotics, clinical engineering, medical instrumentation and sensors, and biological engineering by imparting interdisciplinary knowledge, innovative ideas, critical thinking and practical skills. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bme for more information about the Unit.
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contribute to programme and curriculum development;
(b) initiate innovative research projects that leads to publications in top-tier refereed journals and awards of external research grants;
(c) supervise student projects and theses;
(d) engage in industrial and scholarly research/consultancy activities;
(e) undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a PhD degree in relevant disciplines;
(b) strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;
(c) published world-leading research as a main author;
(d) good networking ability; and
(e) excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.
Consideration of applications will commence on 7 August 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 24 July 2026