Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Sports Engineering

Department of Biomedical Engineering

(Ref. 251002006)

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is one of the six academic departments in the Faculty of Engineering, and it offers a full spectrum of BME programmes, from BSc, MSc to PhD.  The team is the first group to offer Biomedical Engineering related undergraduate programme in Hong Kong, and has made great achievements in BME education, innovative research, and technology transfer.  Currently BME has four thematic research areas, including Biomedical Imaging, Instrumentation, Sensing and AI, Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Sports and Neuromusculoskeletal Engineering, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Smart Ageing and Rehabilitation Engineering.  It aims to conduct cutting-edge researches in these areas and nurture future leaders in prosthetics and orthotics, clinical engineering, medical instrumentation and sensors, and biological engineering by imparting interdisciplinary knowledge, innovative ideas, critical thinking and practical skills.  Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/bme for more information about the Unit.

Duties

The appointees will be required to: 

(a)    teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contribute to programme and curriculum development;

(b)    initiate innovative research projects that leads to publications in top-tier refereed journals and awards of external research grants; 

(c)    supervise student projects and theses; 

(d)    engage in industrial and scholarly research/consultancy activities;

(e)    undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and

(f)     perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a)    a PhD degree in relevant disciplines;

(b)    strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research;

(c)    good publication records;

(d)    good networking ability; and

(e)    excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction.

Applicants for appointment at Associate Professor level should have substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or research achievements.

Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment for Assistant Professor will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  An appropriate term will be provided for appointment at Associate Professor level.  For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf .

Consideration of applications will commence on 9 October 2025 until the positions are filled. 

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Posting date: 2 October 2025