Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering
Interdisciplinary research role in mechanical engineering focusing on microfluidics, biomedical instrumentation, and fluid dynamics.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD in engineering or related fields, particularly those with hands-on experience in microfluidics and biomedical instrumentation, seeking to advance interdisciplinary research in mechanical engineering and biomedical applications.
Overview
This position at the University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research spanning fundamental fluid dynamics, interfacial phenomena, and biomedical applications. Successful candidates will contribute to projects ranging from microfluidics and diagnostic tool design to commercialization activities, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, proposal drafting, and collaboration with project partners. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including access to university facilities, and is open to both PhD holders and highly motivated fresh graduates with exceptional academic records.
What you'll do
- Conducting research in fluid dynamics, interfacial phenomena, and biomedical applications under supervision
- Driving research projects toward defined goals within specified timelines
- Translating research findings into practical applications through commercialization efforts
- Processing and managing data analysis for research projects
- Drafting research proposals, reports, and presentations
- Collaborating with project partners and stakeholders
- Performing administrative tasks related to laboratory operations
- Handling additional tasks as assigned by supervisors
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related engineering field. Fresh graduates with outstanding academic achievement and passion for biomedical instrumentation research may also be considered as Research Assistants.
Language: Fluent English in both writing and verbal communication
Instruction: English
- Hands-on experience in microfluidics and diagnostic tool design
- Proficiency in English for both written and verbal communication
- Strong data analysis and management skills
- Clear and concise writing skills
- Good time management and sense of responsibility
- Adherence to research ethics
- PhD degree in relevant engineering or science fields (or outstanding fresh graduates for Research Assistant role)
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-31 · open until filled
Applicants must submit an online application through the University’s Careers site. The application requires uploading an up-to-date CV. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
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