Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in AI/Robotics for Aircraft Maintenance, Low-Altitude Economy, and Satellite/Space Engineering
Leading-edge faculty position in aerospace AI/robotics at a top-ranked Hong Kong university with competitive remuneration and research funding.
Best for:Best for experienced researchers with a PhD in engineering, strong publication records, and expertise in AI/robotics for aerospace applications, including predictive maintenance, autonomous systems, or space technology.
Overview
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites applications for faculty positions at the Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor level in the field of AI and robotics applied to aircraft maintenance, low-altitude economy, and satellite/space engineering. This role is part of the Strategic Hiring Scheme, targeting high-impact research and innovation in aeronautical and aviation engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, lead cutting-edge research, secure external funding, and supervise student projects. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact, aligning with PolyU’s mission to foster excellence in education and research.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in AI/robotics for aerospace applications, including predictive maintenance, digital twins, and autonomous systems.
- Conduct high-impact research leading to publications in top-tier journals and conferences.
- Secure external research funding and collaborate on industrial projects.
- Supervise student research projects, theses, and dissertations.
- Engage in scholarly research, consultancy, and departmental service activities.
- Develop and lead multidisciplinary research initiatives aligned with societal needs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the department head or delegates.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field with expertise in AI/Robotics for aircraft maintenance, low-altitude economy, or satellite/space engineering.
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research communication.
Instruction: English
Publications: Substantial publication record in top-tier journals/conferences, commensurate with the appointment level.
- Proven expertise in AI/robotics for aircraft maintenance (e.g., predictive maintenance, digital twins, robots for inspection/repair).
- Strong research background in satellite/space engineering (e.g., spacecraft dynamics, control, robotics, or instrumentation).
- Experience in low-altitude economy applications (e.g., UAVs, autonomous control, air traffic management).
- Excellent publication record commensurate with the appointment level.
- Demonstrable ability to attract external research funding.
- Effective classroom teaching skills and proficiency in English as the medium of instruction.
- Open to all qualified candidates; no specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Appointment level (Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor) determined by years of experience and academic/research achievements.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-21
Submit your application through PolyU’s career website. Ensure your application includes all required documents and aligns with the position’s research and teaching expectations. The university will review applications starting from 10 September 2026 until the positions are filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Three reference letters
Contact
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