Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Research Assistant
(Ref. 261016004)
[Appointment period: two months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Dual-mode plasmonic nanostructures for solar-to-energy conversion and carbon neutralization”. He/She will be required to:
(a) perform AI programming and develop AI programs;
(b) fabricate hetero-nanomaterials and microfluidic devices;
(c) make use of material and device characterization equipments such as EDX, XRD, TEM, spectrum meter, etc. to measure the parameters of processed materials and test the performance of the fabricated devices;
(d) collect data, analyse and interpret test results;
(e) comply with requirements for handling chemicals in the laser and material research laboratories; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader and co-investigators.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification preferably in Science, Engineering or Computing related discipline;
(b) have hands-on experience in processing chemical materials;
(c) have solid experience in nanoparticle synthesis, preferably in the development of plasmonic materials;
(d) be familiarize with AI-related and microfluidic tools;
(e) have hands-on skills and experience in building device and electronics for measurements and data acquisition;
(f) have good communication skills; and
(g) be a self-starter and capable to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with (i) experience in providing support on publication in fabrications of micro/nano structures, and (ii) a good command of English.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Wing-cheung Roy Law at telephone number 2766 6607 or via email at roy.law@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.
The closing date for application is 30 October 2026.
Posting date: 16 October 2026