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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.

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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

Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk II) in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 532129)

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join the Department of Physics. 

The Role

The appointee will provide administrative and logistical support for a Research Institute in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Duties include, but not limited to, managing the daily operations of the Institute, organizing academic activities such as workshops and meetings, assisting with the logistics of hosting visitors who give colloquia, seminars, or mini-courses, maintaining website content, coordinating the Director’s daily schedule and travel itineraries, and managing accounting tasks related to the Institute. The appointee will also 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 MS office and basic webpage editing); and
• A good team player, be self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to multitask. 

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 and funding availability. 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 June 30, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 

Two Post-doctoral Fellows in Condensed Matter Theory in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 532126)

We now invite applications for the captioned two postdoctoral fellow posts available in Prof. Yuxin Zhao’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• work on a project related to projective representations of crystal symmetries and topological phases.
• 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 2 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 Sep 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 Fellows in photonics and optoelectronics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 531285), 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 optoelectronic devices, nanophotonics, and 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 July 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

Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 530919) 

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on the general area of ultracold atomic gases, particularly in its dynamical aspects including, but not limited to, the exploration of transport coefficients in strongly interacting Fermi gases in various dimensions and physics of quantum gases with long range interactions.

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 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 Shizhong Zhang by e-mail (shizhong@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2025, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.