Job Vacancies

Technical Officer (Computer and Multimedia)

Technical Officer (Computer and Multimedia) in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 201200404) (tenable from June 15, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal)

Applicants should possess a Higher Diploma with experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Though those with related work experience would have an advantage, fresh graduates will also be considered. The appointee should be able to set up and provide maintenance support for network printers and computers/servers of different OS; equipped with methods for solving computer-related problems, e.g. virus removal; and able to set up computer networks and connect computers to projectors etc. for seminars/workshops. He/She should also be familiar with common/Science computer software (such as Microsoft Office, labview), websites maintenance, site license and inventory records maintenance; and have basic knowledge of computer hardware (for obtaining quotations and provide reasonable suggestions). He/She will take care of the software and computers, printers and other multimedia equipment, and perform any other duties as assigned.

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

The University places great emphasis on staff development to help staff develop potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities catered for staff at different stages of career development.

Applicants should send a completed application form together with an up-to-date C.V. to Professor Zhang Fuchun (physhead@hku.hk). Application forms (345/1111) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/jr-form.doc. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/. Closes May 16, 2012.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.

The University is an equal opportunity employer

Post-doctoral Fellows and Research Assistant Professors

Post-doctoral Fellows and Research Assistant Professors in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 201200353) Applications are invited for appointments as Post-doctoral Fellows (PDF) and Research Assistant Professors (RAP) in Emerging Electronics in the Department of Physics, from as soon as possible for one to three years, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or Electromagnetics, with strong experience in Theoretical and Computational Physics, Theoretical Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronics, Electromagnetics or related field. Strong and demonstrated experience in modeling, programming and microelectronics would be an advantage.

Successful candidates will join a multi-institutional interdisciplinary project in Hong Kong to develop a suite of multi-scale electronic devices and circuit modeling software tools ranging from atomistic simulation methods, circuit simulators, electromagnetic solvers, to lithography modeling, and calculate the electric properties of emerging electronic devices and integrated circuits. Specifically, the successful candidates will work in one of the following projects:

• To simulate from first-principles the electrical properties and processes of sub-22nm devices with atomistic details
• To investigate lithography modeling, and to employ efficient electromagnetic solvers to simulate electrical signals, power delivery, crosstalk, interference, and noise in multi-scale complex integrated circuits
• To calculate and model the electrical, chemical and mechanical properties of new materials for sub-22nm technology
• To develop modeling tools for the emerging spintronics and magnetic random access memory (MRAM)
• To use electron beam lithography technology to fabricate the sub-22nm devices for measurement and calibration of the parameters in our EDA tools
• To develop a set of multi-scale EDA tools for emerging devices and integrated circuits

The project is jointly held by The University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The current project team comprises Professor Fu-Chun Zhang (Physics, HKU), Professor Philip Chan (EE, HKUST), Professor Guanhua Chen (Chemistry, HKU), Professor Weng-Cho Chew (EE, HKU), Professor Hong Guo (Physics, McGill Univ.), Professor Jian Wang (Physics, HKU), and several co-investigators.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Annual leave and medical/dental benefits will be provided. The appointments of RAPs for two years or more will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter outlining their qualifications, earliest date of availabilities, contact information of three referees, the position they are applying for and a C.V. to Ms. Anna Wong, secretary of the project (e-mail: annaylw@hkucc.hku.hk; tel: (852) 2859 2359; fax: (852) 2559 9152) or to any of the above named team members. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months from the date of their applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. 

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 201000118) need not re-apply.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Theory

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Hong Kong for a period of 2 to 3 years, with the possibility of renewal. Two to three positions are available.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in physics, preferably having postdoctoral research experience. The appointee will be expected to conduct research related to theory of spintronics and topological insulator under supervision of Professor Shun-Qing Shen and/or Professor Fu-Chun Zhang. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.physics.hku.hk/.

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Annual leave and medical/dental benefits will be provided. 

Enquiries or Applications with a C.V. may be sent to Prof. S. Q. Shen, Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (e-mail: sshen@hkucc.hku.hk). Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the date of their applications may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Postdoctoral Positions in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physics, tenable from as soon as possible, on a two-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal. 

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in physics or equivalent. The appointee will be expected to conduct research in condensed matter theory. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.physics.hku.hk/.  

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment carries leave and medical/dental benefits. 

Applications with a C.V. should be sent to Ms. Eva Wong, Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (e-mail: physdept@hku.hk).  Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the date of their applications may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Senior Research Assistants / Research Assistants / Teaching Assistants / Demonstrators

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong is a leading international comprehensive research university in the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 100 teaching departments and sub-divisions of studies and learning, and over 60 research institutes and centres. There is currently an enrolment of some 21,900 students (10,000 at postgraduate level). Research students are from more than 48 countries. The medium of instruction is English. The University is committed to the pursuit of international academic standards, and excellence in scholarship as well as research.

Department of Physics

The mission of the Department of Physics is to provide high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to conduct top quality research in physics and related disciplines.

Applicants with strong research background in the following areas are encouraged to apply: positron physics, radiation physics, semiconductor physics, surface science, theoretical astrophysics, theoretical condensed matter, thin film physics, quantum computation.

Applications with a C.V. should be sent to Ms. Eva Wong, Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (e-mail: physdept@hku.hk). Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are available for students interested in pursuing a higher degree (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) in physics.
Research areas include:

• astrophysics
• condensed-matter theory
• non-linear physics
• quantum computation
• experimental solid-state physics
• superconductivity
• surface physics
• experimental thin-film physics

For further details, please contact : The Department of Physics at physdept@hku.hk.