THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved remarkable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – it is ranked in the global top 20 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 21 subjects.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Sports Engineering (Ref. 250304005)

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is one of the six academic departments in the Faculty of Engineering, and it offers a full spectrum of BME programmes, from BSc, MSc to PhD. The team is the first group to offer Biomedical Engineering related undergraduate programme in Hong Kong, and has made great achievements in BME education, innovative research, and technology transfer. Currently BME has four thematic research areas, including Biomedical Imaging, Instrumentation, Sensing and AI, Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Sports and Neuromusculoskeletal Engineering, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Smart Ageing and Rehabilitation Engineering. It aims to conduct cutting-edge researches in these areas and nurture future leaders in prosthetics and orthotics, clinical engineering, medical instrumentation and sensors, and biological engineering by imparting interdisciplinary knowledge, innovative ideas, critical thinking and practical skills. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/bme for more information about the Unit.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contribute to programme and curriculum development;

(b) initiate innovative research projects that leads to publications in top-tier refereed journals and awards of external research grants;

(d) engage in industrial and scholarly research/consultancy activities;

(e) undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a PhD degree in relevant disciplines;

(b) strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;

(d) good networking ability; and

(e) excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction.

Applicants for appointment at Associate Professor level should have substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or research achievements.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor level. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 17 March 2025 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/.

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Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Sports Engineering