Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering

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Professoriate Staff, Research Staff Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering (

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536560) We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline Processing in experimental data analysis and management Drafting proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects Liaising with project collaborators and partners Performing various laboratory administrative duties Supporting various teaching & mentoring activities Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor Requirements A PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines Preferably with research experience in liquid manipulation, smart materials, microfluidics With strong passion in conducting fundamental and applied research toward impactful applications Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications for research and teaching; clear and concise writing skills Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 3-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's Careers site ( https://jobs.hku.hk ) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until Aug 31, 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.