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Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant in Materials Science and Engineering for Laser Additive Repairing and Precision Machining Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Full-time appointment offers a highly competitive remuneration package. Part-time rates are HK$385 per hour for Postdoctoral Fellow, HK$181 per hour for Research Associate, and HK$125 per hour for Research Assistant. Appointment period is six months for each post.

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Oct 2, 2026

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Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing
Laser Processing

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About this position

Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant (full-time or part-time) for a six-month research appointment.

The project is titled “Three-dimensional laser additive repairing and precision machining of the high-precision complex blades tips”. The work is centered on materials science and engineering, with emphasis on laser processing, additive manufacturing, precision machining, materials property testing, microstructure characterization, and superalloys.

Eligibility depends on the role: Postdoctoral Fellow applicants need a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and no more than five years of post-qualification experience; Research Associate applicants need a Master’s degree or a good honours degree plus at least three years of research/relevant work experience; Research Assistant applicants need an honours degree or equivalent.

For full-time appointments, a highly competitive remuneration package is offered. For part-time appointments, the hourly rates are HK$385 for Postdoctoral Fellow, HK$181 for Research Associate, and HK$125 for Research Assistant.

Applications are considered from 2 October 2026 until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should apply via the university job portal. For enquiries, contact Prof. Yang Xusheng at [email protected] or telephone 2766 6604.

Funding details

Full-time appointment offers a highly competitive remuneration package. Part-time rates are HK$385 per hour for Postdoctoral Fellow, HK$181 per hour for Research Associate, and HK$125 per hour for Research Assistant. Appointment period is six months for each post.

What's required

Postdoctoral Fellow applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent and no more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application. Research Associate applicants must have a Master’s degree or a good honours degree with three or more years of research/relevant work experience. Research Assistant applicants must have an honours degree or equivalent. All applicants should have a strong background in materials science and engineering, including laser processing and additive manufacturing, materials property testing, microstructure characterization, and superalloys.

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 phone or email for further information.

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