{"id":74899,"date":"2025-09-25T18:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thei.edu.hk\/?p=74899"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:44:52","slug":"temporary-senior-research-assistant-06-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thei.edu.hk\/sc\/temporary-senior-research-assistant-06-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Senior Research Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"74899\" class=\"elementor elementor-74899\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-558ebb0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"558ebb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b56a4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b56a4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><strong>Ref No.: <\/strong><strong>DDA\/TEMP_SRA\/06\/26<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><br \/>Employment Period: <\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>1 &#8211; 1.5 months (with the possibility of renewal)<\/p><p><strong><u><br \/>Major Duties:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>The appointee will lead and support high-impact research initiatives focusing on energy-saving materials for smart buildings, contributing to sustainable communities.<\/p><p>Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<\/p><ul><li>Designing and executing experiments related to novel materials for application in thermochromic windows, with energy-saving capabilities that enable intelligent thermal regulation in buildings.<\/li><li>Synthesising, characterising, and evaluating the performance of these materials for the dynamic modulation of solar transmittance and thermal re-emission.<\/li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing guidance to junior researchers and\/or postgraduate students.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u><br \/>Requirements:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>The successful candidate should possess a recognised Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline; or a recognised Master\u2019s degree in a relevant discipline with relevant work experience.\u00a0 They should have a proven track record in:<\/p><ul><li>Design and Synthesis: Expertise in the design and synthesis of thermochromic compounds for smart window applications.<\/li><li>Optical and Thermal Characterisation: Proficiency in advanced characterisation techniques (such as UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermal conductivity measurements) to evaluate solar modulation and thermal regulation characteristics.<\/li><li>Performance Evaluation and Simulation: Experience in quantifying energy-saving performance, including testing under simulated sunlight, establishing durability evaluation protocols, and utilising simulation tools to optimise material design for enhanced energy efficiency and thermal comfort.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u><br \/>Notes:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>(1) The appointee may be required to perform duties at different sites and to work irregular hours, shifts, and on Saturdays and Sundays, as necessary.<br \/>(2) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the appointee\u2019s qualifications and experience.<br \/>(3) The appointee will work at the Chai Wan and Tsing Yi campuses.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a78e59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a78e59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Application Procedures:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>A completed application form <strong><em>[THEi-HR-601 (Dec 2025)]<\/em><\/strong>, together with <u>a full curriculum vitae<\/u> (CV), should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:haleym@thei.edu.hk\">haleym@thei.edu.hk.<\/a><\/p><p>Applicants should take note of the following:<br \/>(1) The completed application form and detailed CV should be combined into <strong>one PDF file with a file size below 10MB<\/strong>.<br \/>(2) The file should be saved with the applicant\u2019s name as \u201csurname and given name\u201d, e.g. \u201cCHAN Siu-lam.pdf\u201d.<br \/>(3) For the email subject, please cite \u201cApplication for Temporary Senior Research Assistant, DDA (Ref No.: DDA\/TEMP_SRA\/06\/26)\u201d.<\/p><p><em><strong><br \/>Closing date for application: 15 June 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p><em>The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. 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