Research Assistant Professor

Job Posting Details

The Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) is inviting outstanding postdoctoral level young scholars (i.e., recent PhD graduates) to fill the positions of Research Assistant Professor in the Division.

Applicants are expected to display potentials of injecting new research ideas and exploring funding opportunities for enhancement of the Division’s research capabilities and strengths. Successful candidates should demonstrate a record of exciting research that appears in leading journals. They will be expected to lead independent research and to actively seek research funding via competitive research grant applications. They will also be involved in teaching or co-teaching of postgraduate and undergraduate courses. Areas of interest for ISD include :

• Design Theory, Process and Methodology
• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Integrative Systems
• Active Ageing
• Human Computer Interaction and Media
• Mixed Reality
• Marine Systems Design
• Technology in Arts
• Advanced Materials
• Wearable Healthcare Devices
• Advanced Solar Material Design
• Other areas of Design

Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term 2-year contract. Contract renewal will be subject to performance, funding availability and mutual agreement. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits. Housing allowance may be provided where applicable.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are invited to submit an online application form through the HKUST Careers website () and also upload (i) a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, (ii) a statement of interest (not more than 2 pages), (iii) an executive summary of the draft proposal targeted for RGC GRF (no more than 4 pages) and (iv) three reference letters. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

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