Research Assistant Professor

The University of Hong KongApply now Ref.: 532478Work type: Full-timeDepartment: Department of Real Estate and Construction (01200)Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral FellowHong KongApplications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Real Estate and Construction (Ref.: 532478), to commence as soon as possible, on a two- to three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.The Sustainability-X Lab in the Department of Real Estate and Construction, Faculty of Architecture focuses on transformative sustainability science and climate change research and cutting-edge innovations by gaining insights into complex human-nature systems, driving ideas that create impactful change in sustainability science and SDGs.We now invite applications for the captioned post.Duties And ResponsibilitiesTo manage research projects on emerging cost-effective net-zero technologies in the built environment (STG/CRF/GRF, etc.);To publish original research articles in high-impact journals; andTo secure external competitive grants, either working independently or with other team members.Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Xiaoling Zhang at zhangxl@hku.hk.RequirementsApplicants shouldpossess a Ph.D. degree in a discipline related to “Greenhouse gas emissions modelling; Reduced-complexity modelling of the land surface carbon cycle; Climate modelling; Climate mitigation modelling”;demonstrate expertise in the study of sustainability science and climate modellinghave research experience in Greenhouse gas emissions modelling; Climate modelling; Climate mitigation modelling; andhave a strong ability of securing external competitive grants.Applicants who have a strong track record of publishing high-quality research articles are preferred.What We OfferA 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.How To ApplyThe University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.The University is an equal opportunities employer andis committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparencyAdvertised:Jun 27, 2025 (HK Time)Applications close:Mar 31, 2026 (HK Time)Back to search results Apply nowWhatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email AppSend me jobs like theseWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription.The email address was invalid, please check for errors.You must agree to the privacy statementSubscribe RecaptchaPrivacy agreementSearch resultsRef. Posting Title Department Closing DateFeatured jobsDirector of the Development & Alumni Affairs OfficeDirector of Communications and Public AffairsHKU Global Professoriate Recruitment CampaignPost-doctoral Fellowships and Research Assistant ProfessorshipsCurrent opportunitiesRef. Posting Title Department Closing DatePowered by PageUp