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Post-doctoral Fellow in Photonics and Optoelectronics in the Department of Physics

Ref.: 528865

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellows in photonics and optoelectronics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 528865), 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 Electrical Engineering, Physics, or relevant areas. Those with experience in optoelectronic devices, topological photonics, nanofabrication are welcome to apply. The appointees will work with Prof. Shuang Zhang to pursue research in nanophotonic devices. Prof. Zhang’s research interests cover a wide range of topics in photonics, including, but not limited to, topological metamaterials, metasurfaces, non-linear optics, etc. The current publications of Prof. Zhang group’s can be found at:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sepjZ3sAAAAJ&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 (shuzhang@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until October 15, 2024, 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 Nanophotonics in the Department of Physics

Ref.: 527282

Post-doctoral Fellow in Nanophotonics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 527282)

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 Nanophotonics and Optical Physics
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 (or pending soon PhD degree) in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
an good 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
The appointee will work with Prof. Yi Yang’s group to conduct research on optical physics and nanophotonics. Areas of research include nanophotonics at the extreme nanoscale, free-electron-light interaction and quantum optics, and synthetic gauge fields in topological photonics. The recent works of Prof. Yi Yang group can be found at https://www.yiyg.hku.hk.

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. containing a publication list and research statement. They should also arrange two to three referees to send reference letters to Professor Yi Yang by e-mail (yiyg@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 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

Research Assistant Professor in Condensed matter physics, atomic and optical physics, quantum physics in the Department of Physics

Ref.: 527215

Research Assistant Professor in Condensed matter physics, atomic and optical physics, quantum physics in the Department of Physic (Ref.: 527215)

We now invite applications for the captioned post available in Prof. Yuxin Zhao’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

work on a project related to condensed matter theory
assist in the preparation of reports
perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

a Ph.D. degree in physics, or a related discipline
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 3 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Yuxin Zhao by e-mail (yuxinphy@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 01 Mar 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