Postdoctoral Researcher, Green Materials and Green Technology

Green Living and Innovation Division

Ref: GID103/25, 10383

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision. 
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Implement government-funded R&D projects, focusing on advanced technologies in areas such as waste-to-energy and waste recovery, biodegradable materials, thermal management systems for fuel cell vehicles, and eco-friendly manufacturing technology in PCB production.
• Design, develop, and evaluate R&D projects to ensure successful outcomes.
• Conduct desktop research related to the aforementioned R&D areas.
• Prepare project proposals, detailed technical documents, and progress reports.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks as required to address project needs and challenges.
• Engage with R&D partners (including universities, tech suppliers, clients, and end-users) and organize technology commercialization events (such as training sessions, seminars, conferences, and exhibitions) both locally and overseas.
• Occasionally travel to Mainland China and overseas for project implementation and to study new technologies.

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• A Doctoral degree in Chemistry (Synthetic), Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related science and engineering disciplines from a local university or a top 100 university.
• Knowledge and skills in any of the following areas:
• Metals recycling and waste-to-energy
• Synthesis of metal complexes or organic compounds using air-free synthesis techniques (e.g., Schlenk Line Technique)
• Polymer chemistry and common analytical methods for polymer study (e.g., HT-GPC, DSC/TGA, TOC, etc.)
• Materials applicable in thermal management systems
• Manufacturing processing and material development in PCB production
• Preferred experience in technology research and development.
• A good command of English, particularly in proposal and report writing.

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2. This is a position funded by the Research Talent Hub Programme under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to conduct R&D project.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge!  Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!  

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered.  The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.  

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.