Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering
Research Associate
(Ref. 260812003)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Development of impact-tolerant composite sandwich panel with shear-thickening gel applied carbonfibre-reinforced polymer (SACFRP) and 3D printed honeycomb cores”. He /she will be required to:
(a) fabricate composite sandwich panels;
(b) develop multiscale FEA modelling methods for SACFRP skin laminates; and
(c) conduct structural design for 3D-printed TPU honeycomb cores.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a doctoral degree and research experience in composite manufacturing, composite testing, finite element analysis or related areas.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Zhang Wanrui at telephone number 3400 2417 or via email at wanrui.zhang@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
The closing date for application is 2 September 2026.
Posting date: 12 August 2026