Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Materials and Energy

The Department of Materials and Energy

The Department of Materials and Energy (MSE) is dedicated to
advancing interdisciplinary frontier research and education in
advanced materials, energy and sustainability technologies, and
future manufacturing. Established in August 2026, MSE brings
together world-leading researchers and talented students to develop
transformative solutions for global challenges in energy,
resources, and emerging technologies. More information about the
Department can be found at https://mse.hku.hk/ .

The Position

Applications are invited for appointments as Tenure-Track
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Department of
Materials and Energy .

Duties and Responsibilities

Appointees will be expected to conduct frontier research in the
fields of advanced materials and energy and sustainability
technologies, deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and
postgraduate students, engage in knowledge transfer and industrial
collaboration activities, and provide administrative support to the
University, Faculty and Department.

Appointees at the Associate Professor level will, in addition, be
expected to provide academic leadership in collaborative and
interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange initiatives,
mentor and support emerging scholars and researchers, and take on
more substantive service and administrative responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline,
with an exceptional research background in AI for Materials,
Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductor and Electronic Materials, and
Energy Materials. They should also possess teaching and research
experience in any relevant areas with a proven track record and
strong potential for research, scholarly publications and
competitive external funding.

What We Offer

The appointment will initially be made on a three-year fixed-term
basis, to commence in March 2027 or as soon as possible
thereafter, with the possibility of renewal and consideration for
tenure before the expiry of the second three-year fixed-term
contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at Associate
Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms
subject to approval.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and
University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling
up to 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and
professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus
gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as
applicable.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.
Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (
https://jobs.hku.hk ) and upload
the following documents: (i) a cover letter, (ii) an up-to-date
C.V. (including a full list of publications), (iii) a teaching
statement (maximum 2 pages), (iv) a research statement (maximum 5
pages) outlining current and future research plans, and (v) the
contact information of at least three referees. Review of
applications will start on December 1, 2026 and continue
until the posts are filled.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and

is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and
transparency

Advertised: Nov 4, 2026 (HK Time)

Applications close: Dec 1, 2026 (HK Time)