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Office Attendant in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 534909) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal)

Applicants should have completed Form 3 or above in secondary education, preferably with at least 3 years’ experience in tertiary institutions. They should have a good command of written and spoken Chinese and simple English, as well as good communication and organizational skills. They should also be hardworking, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Those with basic PC and software application skills including MS Excel and Word processing are preferred.

The appointee will perform general duties including counter services, clerical tasks, messenger services, cleaning work, event support, facilities maintenance coordination, and other duties as assigned.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  

Applicants are requested to apply online; or complete the application form and email it to physhead@hku.hk (please indicate the job reference number in the subject), or mail it to the Department of Physics, Room 518, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (please indicate the job reference number on the envelope).  The application form (Support Staff Position Application Form) can be downloaded from the website http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/c-jform.doc. For details, please refer to http://www.hr.hku.hk/apptunit/c-jnotes.html. 

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 8 May, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

香港大學物理系: 辦公室服務員 (檔案編號：534909) (須盡早到任；以兩年合約形式聘用，合約期滿時可獲約滿酬金及大學按強積金計劃所規定的供款，合共薪金總和的百分之十，並可獲續約機會)

應徵者須具備中三或以上程度學歷, 具有至少三年高等教育機構工作經驗者將獲優先考慮。應徵者須能操流利廣東話及簡單英語，能書寫及閱讀中文和簡單英文，並具備良好的溝通技巧及組織能力。應徵者亦須勤奮、盡責，能夠獨立工作及與團隊合作。具備操作電腦及文書處理軟件之基本知識者將獲優先考慮。

受聘者將負責一般辦公室事務，包括接待處工作、文書工作、信差服務、清潔工作、活動支援、跟進設施維修事宜，並執行由上級指派的其他工作。

入職薪酬將按受聘者之學歷及有關工作經驗釐定，僱員福利包括有薪假期及醫療福利。

應徵者請填妥網上表格；或填妥申請表格，連同個人簡單履歷電郵至physhead@hku.hk  (請於電郵標題註明檔案編號) ，或郵寄至香港薄扶林道香港大學莊月明物理樓五樓一八室物理系收 (請於信封註明工作申請及檔案編號)。申請表格 (支援員工職位申請表) 可從網頁http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/c-jform.doc 下載。詳情可瀏覽http://www.hr.hku.hk/apptunit/c-jnotes.html。

遴選程序將盡快開始，直至2026年5月8日截止，或直至空缺填補，以較早者為準。

Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in Laser Physics & Spectroscopy in the Department of Physics

Institution: Department of Physics, University of Hong Kong
Position Title: Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer (Laser Physics & Spectroscopy)
Field: Laser Science, Infrared Spectroscopy, Molecular Fingerprinting
Appointment Type: Full-time
Location: Hong Kong SAR

Position Overview

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Officer/Assistant Research Officer in Laser Physics & Spectroscopy (Ref.: 534817), to commence as soon as possible for three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability. This position is ideal for an accomplished scientist eager to lead the establishment of a new, cutting-edge research facility and drive forward an ambitious research agenda in next-generation molecular sensing.

The successful candidate will play a central role in building and directing the Electric field-resolved Molecular Fingerprinting (EMF) Laboratory, a flagship initiative designed to advance high-sensitivity spectroscopic techniques for medical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and commissioning of a state‑of‑the‑art EMF Laboratory, including instrument specification, procurement, installation, and optimization.
• Direct and manage the laboratory’s research program, advancing novel laser‑based and infrared spectroscopic methods for molecular identification and sensing.
• Develop advanced experimental platforms, including ultrafast lasers, mid‑IR sources, nonlinear optical systems, and high‑precision detection architectures.
• Supervise and mentor postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and research staff.
• Build collaborations across physics, chemistry, engineering, and life‑science disciplines, and with external academic or industrial partners.
• Ensure laboratory safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Laser Physics, Optical Science, Spectroscopy, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in laser‑based molecular spectroscopy, especially:
• Infrared / mid‑infrared molecular fingerprinting
• Ultra‑sensitive optical detection methods
• Laser system development and precision measurement
• Strong publication record in high‑impact journals.
• Proven experience setting up complex experimental laboratories or laser‑based instrumentation.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary research teams and manage laboratory operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build the laboratory from the ground up, with strong institutional support.
• Access to world‑class research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities.
• Support for student recruitment, proposal development, and international partnerships.
• Less experienced candidates can still apply and be considered for Assistant Research Officer.
  
  

The appointee will report directly to Prof. Ferenc Krausz.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary for RO or 10% of basic salary for ARO. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. (including publication list, preferably describing contributions to any non-lead-author publications), a cover letter (including direct responses to the selection criteria) not exceeding two pages and a research statement (describing prior research achievements, and future research) not exceeding two pages. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for letters of recommendation from at least three referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 25, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Post-doctoral Fellow in Surface Science Laboratory in the Department of Physics (Ref. 534745)

We invite applications for the captioned post(s) available in Prof. Maohai Xie’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

· work on the projects of material science, surface science via scanning tunnelling microscopy

· maintain/refine the research instruments

· coordinate data collection and analysis

· assist in the preparation of reports and manuscripts

· perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

· a Ph.D. degree in Physics or a related discipline

· strong background or experience in one or more of the following areas: 2D materials, carbon nanotubes, scanning tunnelling microscopy/spectroscopy, molecular beam epitaxy

· an excellent command of written and spoken English

· good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

· the ability to work independently and in a team

· the ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines

· self-motivated and responsible

What we offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible, initially for a contract period of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Professor Maohai Xie by e-mail (mhxie@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Post-doctoral Fellow in Computational and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref: 534748)

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow(s) in Computational and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 534748).

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Condensed Matter Physics. Experience in numerical techniques and analytical field-theoretical approaches is desirable. Applicants who are in the process of completing a Ph.D. degree will also be considered. The appointee will work with Prof. Zi Yang Meng to conduct research on computational and theoretical condensed matter physics. Areas of research include diagrammatic calculations, quantum Monte Carlo methods, density matrix renormalization group and tensor network states, and artificial intelligence and neural networks, with a particular focus on applying these numerical approaches to quantum many-body systems, such as correlated 2D materials, quantum Moire systems, frustrated magnets, topological order, quantum phase transitions beyond Landau-Ginzburg-Wilson paradigms, etc. The recent works of Prof. Meng and the group can be found at https://quantummc.xyz/publication.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (http://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter with a publication list and a research statement. Applicants should also arrange two reference letters to be sent directly by the referees to Prof. Zi Yang Meng at zymeng@hku.hk. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 18, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Post-doctoral Fellow in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.:534298)

We now invite applications for the captioned post in Prof. Wang YAO’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Work on projects on novel quantum matters

Requirements

· A Ph.D. degree in physics

· The ability to work independently and in a team

· Self-motivated and responsible

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

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 an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 3 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Wang YAO by email (wangyao@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 July, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Research Officer in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 534277)

We now invite applications for the captioned post available in the newly established State Key Lab for Quantum Optical Materials (https://www.physics.hku.hk/research/SKL/in/).

Duties and Responsibilities

· Oversee and manage research projects within the State Key Laboratory.

· Administer research accounts and ensure financial compliance.

· Prepare annual reports and project updates.

· Liaising with project collaborators and partners

Requirements

· A Ph.D. degree in physics or related subjects, and adequate postdoctoral or Research Assistant Professor working experience;

· Good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 3 referees to send reference letters to Professor S. Zhang by e-mail (shuzhang@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 1, 2026, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533071) need not re-apply.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Research Assistant II in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 534178)

Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant II in the Department of Physics, to commence as soon as possible for a period of up to 12 months.

Project Background

The appointee will work with Dr. Jason C.S. Pun on the Inter-institutional Collaborative Activity (IICA) project titled "Development of Flipped Laboratory Platform for University Level Physics". This project is funded by the Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) – 2025-28 Triennium. The project is led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in collaboration with The University of Hong Kong (HKU). The appointee is also expected to provide support to the teaching and learning activities at the Physics Department.

Job Duties

The appointee will provide technical and administrative support to the project team and will be responsible for:

1. Developing digital resources or documentation for the flipped laboratory curriculum.

2. Liaising with the lead institution (PolyU) and other project collaborators.

3. Performing general administrative duties related to the project, including progress tracking and data collection.

4. Other tasks related to teaching and learning at the Department as assigned.

Requirements

· A Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Physical Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

· Experience in laboratory instrumentation or the development of educational technology platforms is highly preferred.

· Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python or web development) is an advantage.

· Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-university team.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The funding for this position is specifically allocated for staffing under the HKU portion of the grant.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and a cover letter. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 28 February, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellows in all-optical ultracold atom-ion hybrid experiments inside a multimode confocal cavity in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 533916), to commence as soon as possible for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Physics or relevant areas. Those with experience in atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) experiments are welcome to apply. The appointees will work with Prof. Zhendong Zhang to pursue research in all-optical trapping and manipulation of ultracold ions and atoms enabled by synthetic micro-optical modes inside a multimode cavity. Prof. Zhang’s research interests cover topics in AMO physics, including quantum simulation of strongly correlated physics, ultracold chemistry and precision measurements. The current publications of Prof. Zhang can be found at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-mbKVoEAAAAJ&hl=en

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter and a list of publications. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Zhang by e-mail (zhendong@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until January 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Senior Executive Assistant/Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I/II) in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 533582)

We are looking for a Senior Executive Assistant/Executive Assistant to join the Department of Physics. 

The Role

The appointee will primarily be responsible for performing administrative duties related to event organization, outreach, reimbursement, and matters concerning the Areas of Excellence project.  He/She will also provide general administrative support to the Department in various areas and perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Qualities

• A Bachelor’s degree;
• 2 to 5 years’ secretarial or administrative experience;
• A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua); 
• Good interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills;
• Strong IT skills (including basic webpage editing and Photoshop);
• Experience in finance-related task is preferred; and
• A good team player, be self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to multitask. 
  
  

Applicants with lower qualification or less experience may be considered for appointment as Executive Assistant.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. 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 at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits. 

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 28, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Technical Officer / Senior Technical Assistant / Senior Laboratory Assistant in the Department of Physics (Ref: 533399) (to commence as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or above in Physical Sciences, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 2 to 5 years of technical support experience. Applicants should have good communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, passion and interest in instrumentation and machining, and be well adapted to teamwork. Experience in providing technical support to physical science or engineering laboratory will be advantageous. Holders of an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma with relevant experience are also welcome to apply. Those with less qualification and experience may be considered for appointment as Senior Technical Assistant or Senior Laboratory Assistant.

The appointee will be responsible for maintaining of research facilities, a small workshop in the Department, teaching laboratories, apparatus repairs; and handling reimbursement, collaborating with several experimental teams across various fields of Physics, and will also perform any other duties as assigned. Technical officer will also supervise the technician team.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 14, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

We now invite applications for the captioned post(s) available in Prof. Yi Yang’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• work on a project related to Photonics (visit yiyg.hku.hk for research details)
• design/refine the research instruments
• coordinate data collection and analysis
• support the organization of dissemination events
• assist in the preparation of reports
• perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in Physics or Engineering
• an excellent command of written and spoken English
• good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• the ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
• the ability to work independently and in a team
• self-motivated and responsible

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Yi Yang by e-mail (yiyg@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31st, 2026, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

We now invite applications for the captioned post available in the newly established State Key Lab for Quantum Optical Materials (https://www.physics.hku.hk/research/SKL/in/).

Duties and Responsibilities

· Oversee and manage research projects within the State Key Laboratory.

· Administer research accounts and ensure financial compliance.

· Prepare annual reports and project updates.

· Liaising with project collaborators and partners

Requirements

· a Ph.D. degree in physics or related subjects, and adequate postdoctoral or Research Assistant Professor working experience;

· good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 3 referees to send reference letters to Professor S. Zhang by e-mail (shuzhang@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 17, 2025, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

We now invite applications for the captioned posts available in Prof. S. Zhang’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

· work on the projects of photonics, topological physics, and nanophysics

· design/refine the research instruments

· coordinate data collection and analysis

· support the organization of dissemination events

· assist in the preparation of reports and manuscripts

· perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

· a Ph.D. degree in Physics or a related discipline

· Strong background in one or more of the following areas: integrated photonics, 2D materials, topological physics (theory), nanofabrication, ultrafast optics

· an excellent command of written and spoken English

· good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

· the ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines

· the ability to work independently and in a team

· self-motivated and responsible

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Professor S. Zhang by e-mail (shuzhang@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 28 February, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

We now invite applications for the captioned post(s) available in Prof. Wang YAO’s group (https://www.physics.hku.hk/~wangyao/)

Duties and Responsibilities

· manage research projects on topological quantum matters and cavity vacuum controls

· driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline;

· publish original research articles in high-impact journals

· Liaising with project collaborators and partners

Requirements

· a Ph.D. degree in physics, and adequate postdoc working experience;

· strong theoretical/computational background in one or more of the following areas: twistronics & moire superlattice physics, topological physics, quantum many-body physics, light-matter interaction;

· good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 3 referees to send reference letters to Professor Yao by e-mail (wangyao@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2025, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

We now invite applications for the captioned post(s) available in Prof. Francis Chi Chung Ling’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

· work on a project related to silicon carbide

· Design experiments and studies for bipolar degradation of SiC devices

· coordinate data collection and analysis

· support the organization of dissemination events

· assist in the preparation of reports

· perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

· a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Materials Sciences or Electronic Engineering

· at least 1 year’s relevant working experience (including PhD research experience) in semiconductor device fabrication and characterization.

· an excellent command of written and spoken English

· good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

· the ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines

· the ability to work independently and in a team

· self-motivated and responsible

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis until 30 June 2026. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Francis Chi Chung Ling by e-mail (ccling@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 31 December 2025, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Experimental Nuclear Physics in the Department of Physics at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to 3 years subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess (or expect to possess soon) a Ph.D. degree in experimental nuclear physics. The appointee will work with Prof. Jenny Lee to perform and analyze data for experiment at IMP / HIAF/ RIKEN. The appointee is also expected to work on construction of detection system. Information about Prof. Lee’s group can be obtained at http://www.physics.hku.hk/~nuclear/

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter and a list of publications. They should also arrange 2 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Lee by e-mail (jleehc@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Computational and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 532531).

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Condensed Matter Physics. Experience in numerical techniques and analytical field-theoretical approaches is desirable. Applicants who are in the process of completing a Ph.D. degree will also be considered. The appointee will work with Prof. Zi Yang Meng to conduct research on computational and theoretical condensed matter physics. Areas of research include quantum Monte Carlo methods, density matrix renormalization group and tensor network states, and artificial intelligence and neural networks, with particular focus on applying these numerical approaches to quantum many-body systems, such as correlated 2D materials, frustrated magnets, topological order, quantum phases and transitions beyond Landau-Ginzburg-Wilson paradigms, etc. The recent works of Prof. Meng and the group can be found at https://quantummc.xyz/.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (http://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., a cover letter with a publication list and a research statement. Applicants should also arrange two reference letters to be sent directly by the referees to Prof. Zi Yang Meng at zymeng@hku.hk. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2025.

Applications are invited for appointment as Postdoctoral Fellows in Astrophysics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 532416), to commence as soon as possible for 24 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability. Three positions are possible if suitable candidates can be identified.

The candidate is expected to have a PhD degree in astrophysics or related principles and will work with Prof. Bing Zhang to conduct research in astrophysics. Recent works of Prof. Zhang can be found at https://www.physics.unlv.edu/~bzhang/. Candidates with research experience and a strong publication record in the directions of multi-messenger astrophysics, fast radio bursts, gamma-ray bursts, and other branches of high-energy astrophysics are preferred. Both theorists and observers are welcome to apply. Applicants who are in the process of completing a Ph.D. degree will also be considered. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a publication list and a research statement. Applicants should also arrange two reference letters to be sent to Prof. Zhang (e-mail: bzhang1@hku.hk) directly by the referees. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Post-doctoral Fellow in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics in the Department of Physics (Ref.:532423)

We now invite applications for the captioned post in Prof. Wang YAO’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on projects on novel quantum matters

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in physics
• the ability to work independently and in a team
• self-motivated and responsible

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

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 an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 3 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Wang YAO by email (wangyao@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 10 Nov, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency