[IGSMAIL-7231] Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Fri Jan 15 05:35:17 PST 2016

(Apology first for the cross-posting!)

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to draw your (or your PhD students and PDF) attentions to the following position currently open at the 
Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics (LSGI), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong.

More details can be referred to the job description below.

Best regards and Many thanks for helping circulate this among your networks,

George    
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Dr. George LIU, Zhizhao, FHKMetS, MHKIES
Associate Professor
Secretary, IAG Sub-Commission 4.4 - Multi-Constellation GNSS
Director, Hydrographic Surveying Laboratory
Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics (LSGI)
Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
181 Chatham Road South, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
P.R. China
Tel. (852)2766 5961 (biz) Tel: (852)5178 3176 (Mobile)
Fax: (852)2330 2994
E-mail: lszzliu at polyu.edu.hk (biz) zzliu2 at gmail.com (h)
http://www.lsgi.polyu.edu.hk
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Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow

at the Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Updated: January 14, 2016

Location: Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Position Description

The Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics (LSGI) in the Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong, is pleased to invite applications for a long-term position at the rank of Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow in the area of geomatics engineering (including GNSS satellite-based positioning and navigation, geodesy, remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS)). This position can be started immediately and is open until a suitable candidate is identified. The successful applicant will be expected to dedicate their time:

·            assisting the Department in actively developing research programs and collaborations internally within the department, faculty and university as well as externally with peers in Hong Kong, Mainland China and other regions and countries.

·            providing assistance and guidance for the research activities of BSc, Master and PhD students and other research personnel at the Department.

·            assisting the LSGI faculty members in managing research facilities (such as field observation stations, big datasets, laboratories, etc).

·            engaging in high impact research and submitting scholarly works to high quality publications

·            providing service with the university and within our profession locally and internationally.

·            No teaching duty will be required.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in geomatics engineering or related discipline; a strong research track record. Candidates should have strong oral and written English communication skills. English is the official language in Hong Kong’s tertiary education.  

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will commence upon receipt of application.

Interested individuals are requested to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and the name and contact information of at least three referees along with a research statement addressing the potential future research activity, that includes

a.    Research Objectives

b.    Recent activity in this area

c.     Methodology (how will the research be conducted)

d.    Significance and potential impact of the research

Applications should be addressed to:

Wu Chen, PhD
Professor and Associate Head
Chairman of Departmental Research Committee
Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics (LSGI)
Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
181 Chatham Road South, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Applications should be sent via email to Prof. Wu Chen at: wu.chen at polyu.edu.hk <mailto:wu.chen at polyu.edu.hk>. Inquiries should be sent via email to Dr. George Zhizhao Liu at: lszzliu at polyu.edu.hk <mailto:lszzliu at polyu.edu.hk>.  

Salary will be highly competitive (approximately US$ 39,000 to US$ 62,000 annually) and will be determined according to the successful applicant's accomplishments, experience and qualifications. The PolyU offers a premium medical insurance package for its full-time employees at no cost of employees.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. All qualified candidates worldwide are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

About the Department

The Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics (LSGI) is actively involved in all aspects of geomatics engineering. The research work conducted by the approximately 20 faculty members is well funded by Hong Kong, Mainland China and international projects. The Department’s research and teaching activities are well supported by the state-of-the-art geomatics engineering equipment and computer facilities. Offering BSc, MSc, MPhil and PhD degrees, the Department has a strong commitment to excellence in education and research. The Department has a determined mission to maintain its academic excellence to keep its rank as one of world’s best geomatics program. Related information can be found at http://www.lsgi.polyu.edu.hk.

About the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a leading university in Hong Kong, one of the most dynamic international business and financial centers in the world. The university has a clear strategy to stress importance of conducting fundamental research that has an impact on the society and human beings. PolyU has been ranked the 6th in the QS Top 50 Under 50 2015 and the 116th in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. In terms of the engineering research disciplines at PolyU, it is ranked as the 9th in the world and 1st in Hong Kong by the Best Global Universities Rankings 2015 of the U.S. News and World Report.

To succeed as one of Hong Kong’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) actively recruit academic staff of the best minds to meet the needs of our strategic development. PolyU always supports and invests in people who can change the world, create new knowledge and advance our understanding of the constantly changing world, bring the best and brightest to the university to form a global intellectual hub.

 More information can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/. 

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong, a beautiful coastal city of the Pearl-River-Delta region of China, is renowned as one of the only a few international business, financial and education centers in the world. A number of universities in Hong Kong are consistently ranked high in various worldwide university ranking exercises each year. Its rich cultural diversity is the result of a mixture of western and oriental culture integration. Each year, more than 60 millions of visitors are attracted to Hong Kong for tourism, education, and business opportunities. Numerous tourism destinations are easily accessible via public transportation. Benefitting from the rapid development in Mainland China, Hong Kong has consistently maintained a strong development in economy, education, tourism and others. Hong Kong is the Asian gateway to access Mainland China as well as other regions/countries in Asia.

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