Various Postdoc and/or Research Assistant positions The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
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Various Postdocand/or Research Assistantpositions
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Hydraulics/Hydraulic Transient;
- Optimization;
- Machine Learning;
- Acoustics/Acoustic metamaterials
- Fluid Structure Interaction (preferably in pipeline systems)
- Advanced CFD
Further details about the projects and tasks will be discussed during interview sessions.
About the role/position
Although the hiring department is civil engineering, several tasks in our projects require non-civil engineering expertise. Therefore, please feel encouraged to apply even if you do not hold a degree in civil engineering which includes Computer science engineering, Mechanical/Robotics engineering, Physics and Mathematics.
About you
- Degree level qualifications: PhD degree (for postdoc position) or MPhil/Master degree (for Research Assistant) in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering or related fields. PhD or MPhil student position may be considered depending on the applicant background.
- Language and communication skills: as you will be dealing with multicultural teams, excellent spoken and written English and the ability to effectively and respectfully engage in all level communication is required.
- Flexible, organized, and diligent: you have a practical approach to help us resolve technical issues and meet deadlines; and you are able to respond positively and adapt to changing priorities.
What we offer:
- Attractive starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and according to RTH (see note 1 below). Local graduates from Hong Kong and those graduated from the top 100 Universities are highly
encouraged to apply as they are prioritized for RTH application. If you do not hold
a degreefrom
Hong Kong
or a
Top 100
University,
you need
to apply
for accreditation
verification here:
https://www.hkcaavq.edu.hk/en/
(see note 1 below);
- Fringe benefits including annual leave, medicaland dental benefitswill be provided;
- An initial one-year contract will be offered with further employment subject to funding availability and job performance. Longer-term contracts can be negotiated depending on the position.
If you are interested, please submit your CV to Prof. Moez LOUATI (mzlo...@ust.hk).
How to apply: When submitting your application, pleaseindicate in your email subject the following: “RTH-HKUST” otherwise your application may be disregarded. Moreover, please specify which technical area(s) you are applying for. Postdoc application should include (in attachment) at least 1 paper or up to 3 best selected papers (if any).
Deadline: October 30th, 2023 (or untilpositions are filled)
Position starts:January 1st, 2024 (or earlier)
Note 1: RTH guideline can be found here: https://www.itf.gov.hk/en/funding-programmes/nurturing- talent/research-talent-hub/research-talent-hub-for-itf-projects-rth-itf-/index.html. The RTHmaximum monthly salary allowance is HK$20,000 (~ €2,400) for research talents with a bachelor degree, HK$23,000 (~ €2,700) for those with a master degree, and HK$35,000 (~ €4,100) for those with a doctoral degree. ResearchTalents with PhD degree (Postdoc)will receive an additional monthlyliving allowance (Top-Up Salary) of $10,000 (~ €1,200).
Note 2: Only retained application will be contacted for an interview.