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Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate in Materials Science and Engineering for Orthodontic Archwire Materials Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biomedical Engineering

Funding

Full-time appointment offers a highly competitive remuneration package. Part-time remuneration is HK$385 per hour for Postdoctoral Fellow and HK$181 per hour for Research Associate.

Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

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Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Keywords

Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing

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About this position

Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is recruiting for Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate positions (full-time or part-time) on a project titled “Development of new orthodontic archwire materials and corresponding customized manufacturing technology.”

The project is centered on materials science and engineering, with emphasis on mechanical testing, additive manufacturing, metals and alloys, and the biocapability properties of shape memory alloys. The appointees will assist the project leader in research and development related to orthodontic archwire materials and customized manufacturing methods.

Eligibility differs by role: Postdoctoral Fellow applicants should hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and have no more than five years of post-qualification experience. Research Associate applicants should hold a Master’s degree or a good honours degree plus at least three years of research/relevant work experience. A strong background in the listed technical areas is required for both posts.

For full-time appointments, a highly competitive remuneration package is offered. For part-time appointments, the hourly rates are HK$385 for Postdoctoral Fellow and HK$181 for Research Associate.

Applications are considered from 2 October 2026 until the positions are filled. Interested candidates should apply via the university job portal. For further information, contact Prof. Yang Xusheng at [email protected].

Funding details

Full-time appointment offers a highly competitive remuneration package. Part-time remuneration is HK$385 per hour for Postdoctoral Fellow and HK$181 per hour for Research Associate.

What's required

Postdoctoral Fellow applicants should have a doctoral degree or equivalent qualification and no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application. Research Associate applicants should have a Master’s degree or a good honours degree with three or more years of research/relevant work experience. For both posts, applicants should have a strong background in materials science and engineering, including mechanical testing, additive manufacturing, metals and alloys, and biocapability properties of shape memory alloys.

How to apply

Apply through the Hong Kong Polytechnic University job portal using the provided application link. Consideration of applications begins on 2 October 2026 and continues until the positions are filled. Contact Prof. Yang Xusheng by email or phone for further information.

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