Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Civil Engineering

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, Hong Kong

Updated: 19 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Ref.: 533698
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Civil Engineering (14100)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Civil Engineering(Ref.: 533698), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal. 

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced research in structural health monitoring, including hardware development.
  • Perform numerical studies and model testing.
  • Analyze and interpret data to provide recommendations for system design and optimization.
  • Prepare manuscripts and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Assist in securing external funding through grant applications and proposals.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience.
  • Familiarity with sensors and structural design.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, or Python.
  • A strong publication record is an advantage.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability]. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. 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(s). 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 April 30, 2026, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency


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