Associate Engineer (Ref. 261028004-IE)

INDUSTRIAL CENTRE

Associate Engineer (Ref. 261028004-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) facilitate student learning and development, and develop corresponding curriculum and pedagogy;

(b) lead and coordinate student learning modules and subjects, and promote teaching quality among colleagues;

(c) provide research support and conduct knowledge transfer activities;

(d) assist in the implementation of strategic actions;

(e) conduct essential activities for the operation in the assigned team;

(f) interact closely with stakeholders in the University; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of the Centre or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree or a higher degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline;

(b) hands-on experience in materials science, material processing or chemical engineering, preferably in one or more of the following areas: materials development and characterization, materials processing and laboratory automation. Relevant experience gained through participating the university projects, laboratory work or internships will also be considered;

(c) the ability to collaborate with students/researchers from diverse background to understand their needs; and

(d) a good command of both written and spoken English.

Preference will be given to those with knowledge of and experience in basic programming and data analytics.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 6 November 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.