Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering
Postdoctoral Fellow
(Ref. 260911009)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Utilising education spaces as test-beds: Harnessing human-environment interaction data to achieve thermal comforts and energy saving in University classroom”.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) 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;
(b) be proficient in both written and spoken English;
(c) be able to conduct independent research; and
(d) have a strong interest in age-friendly living environments and housing policy research.
Preference will be given to those with experience in using simulation software (e.g. AnyLogic, Netlogo).
Applicants without simulation experience but with suitable core relevant backgrounds will also be considered.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Cynthia Hou via email at cynthia.hou@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
The closing date for application is 9 October 2026.
Posting date: 11 September 2026