Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Chemistry and Modelling
Join PolyU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering under the Strategic Hiring Scheme in atmospheric chemistry and modelling.
Best for:Best for accomplished researchers and academics specializing in atmospheric chemistry, physics, or environmental modelling seeking a prominent faculty role.
Overview
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University invites applications for faculty positions at all academic levels in atmospheric chemistry and modelling within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Appointees will drive world-class research, secure external grants, publish in top-tier journals, and contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The initiative is supported by the Strategic Hiring Scheme, which provides substantial start-up grants ranging from HKD 3 million to over HKD 5 million depending on the appointment level. Candidates are expected to bring established or emerging leadership in atmospheric sciences, air pollution control, or AI-driven environmental modelling.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in relevant disciplines.
- Conduct original, high-impact research resulting in publications in top-tier refereed journals.
- Secure competitive external research grants and lead scholarly projects.
- Supervise student research projects, theses, and postgraduate students.
- Engage in industrial collaborations, scholarly consulting, and knowledge transfer activities.
- Contribute to departmental administration, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Engineering or Science, specialising in Environmental / Atmospheric Sciences, Air Pollution Control, or a related field
Language: English; excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong records of research and publications in top-tier refereed journals commensurate with the appointment level
- Proven research expertise in atmospheric chemistry, physics, or process-based and AI-driven atmospheric modelling
- Demonstrated track record of high-quality academic publications commensurate with career stage
- Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum delivery
- Ability to secure competitive research funding and lead scholarly initiatives
- Strong networking ability and potential to become a global leader in the field
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-21 · open until filled
Interested candidates should submit an online application through the official PolyU career portal. Consideration of applications begins on 20 November 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.
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