Ref No.: DDA/TEMP_SRA/06/26
Employment Period:
1 – 1.5 months (with the possibility of renewal)
Major Duties:
The appointee will lead and support high-impact research initiatives focusing on energy-saving materials for smart buildings, contributing to sustainable communities.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Designing and executing experiments related to novel materials for application in thermochromic windows, with energy-saving capabilities that enable intelligent thermal regulation in buildings.
- Synthesising, characterising, and evaluating the performance of these materials for the dynamic modulation of solar transmittance and thermal re-emission.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing guidance to junior researchers and/or postgraduate students.
Requirements:
The successful candidate should possess a recognised Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline; or a recognised Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with relevant work experience. They should have a proven track record in:
- Design and Synthesis: Expertise in the design and synthesis of thermochromic compounds for smart window applications.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes:
(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.
(2) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience.
(3) The appointee will work at the Chai Wan and Tsing Yi campuses.
Application Procedures:
A completed application form [THEi-HR-601 (Dec 2025)], together with a full curriculum vitae (CV), should be sent to haleym@thei.edu.hk.
Applicants should take note of the following:
(1) The completed application form and detailed CV should be combined into one PDF file with a file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Temporary Senior Research Assistant, DDA (Ref No.: DDA/TEMP_SRA/06/26)”.
Closing date for application: 15 June 2026
The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after completion of the recruitment exercise.