The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

To celebrate the 90th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, we proudly launch the landmark 90 Scholars for the 90th Anniversary faculty recruitment program. As an innovative world-class university guided by our updated 2025 vision and mission, PolyU is committed to advancing excellence in education and high-impact research, nurturing global talent, and contributing to the sustainable development of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world. Our standing as a top tier global institution is firmly affirmed by exceptional international rankings: 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 58th in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025–2026, underscoring our academic rigor, research innovation, and global influence. This prestigious initiative is designed to attract exceptional scholars across transformative, frontier defining fields: artificial intelligence and related areas, robotics and embedded intelligence, microelectronics, aerospace technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, materials science, new energy, and architecture and urban sustainability. Applicants in other areas of strategic importance to the University are also most welcome. By recruiting 90 distinguished academics and rising young leaders, we aim to strengthen interdisciplinary research capacity, accelerate fundamental breakthroughs, and shape the future of global scientific and technological progress. Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, the program embodies PolyU’s dedication to pushing the frontiers of knowledge, fostering academic leadership, and addressing grand challenges facing humanity. It represents a historic investment in our academic community, reinforcing our ambition to remain a dynamic, innovative world-class university at the forefront of global higher education and research excellence. This initiative will be implemented as part of the University’s well established Strategic Hiring Scheme. All faculty members recruited through the Strategic Hiring Scheme will receive a start-up grant of no less than HKD 3 million. Outstanding young scholars under the age of 45 will be awarded the title “Presidential Young Scholar” and receive a start-up grant of no less than HKD 4 million. More information about PolyU can be found on our website and quick links are provided below: Ranking highlights Research achievements Education Knowledge Transfer TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT For the general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please click https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application) upon selecting a School/Department/Division as commensurate with your area(s) of expertise (if you would like to explore employment opportunities at multiple Schools/Departments/Divisions, please submit multiple applications). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU's website at www.polyu.edu.hk.

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION Chair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Food Safety / Future Food Technology / Food Materials / Microbiomes and Health / Functional Food under Strategic Hiring Scheme (Ref. 260311019) With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. The Department of Food Science and Nutrition is a multi-disciplinary department established from 1 January 2023 under the Faculty of Science. With the unique standing in Hong Kong and the commitment to quality teaching, research excellence and knowledge transfer, the Department is envisioned to develop all-rounded graduates with professional qualifications, and promote interdisciplinary research with positive societal impacts. The Department’s key research pillars are Food Safety, Food Technology, Human Nutrition and Chinese Medicine. Currently, there are about 21 academic and teaching staff and 13 Research Assistant Professors in the Department. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fsn/ for more information about the Department. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an international city located strategically at the heart of Asia and is the gateway to the Chinese Mainland, with excellent transport links to major international cities. The Department is seeking highly motivated and suitably qualified individuals with research expertise in Food Safety / Future Food Technology / Food Materials / Microbiomes and Health / Functional Food. To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme is introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels and outstanding scholars are invited to join the University under the Strategic Hiring Scheme. Appointees recruited under the Strategic Hiring Scheme should have conducted / led world-leading research that is commensurate with the stage of their academic career. Duties  The appointees will be required to:  (a) teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in related disciplines; (b) conduct impactful research that leads to publications in high-quality refereed journals and external grants, generates meaningful societal impact, and addresses pressing real-world challenges; (c) undertake research, programme/curriculum development and administration; (d) supervise student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (e) engage in industrial and scholarly research/consultancy activities; (f) undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and (g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates. Qualifications  Applicants should have:  (a) a PhD degree in Food Science / Technology / Safety and Nutrition or a related field; (b) a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research, with demonstrated experience in the application of innovative approaches, including but not limited to advancements in food science, technology, safety or nutrition; (c) strong records of high-quality research, publications and scholarship in Food Science / Technology / Safety and Nutrition or related areas; (d) good networking ability and excellent potential to become a world-leading scholar; (e) excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction; and (f) strong interdisciplinary research vision that promotes collaboration and synergy with our existing faculty. Applicants for appointment at the Chair Professor level should have an outstanding record of global leadership and research achievement in the community, in addition to substantial years of relevant post-qualification experience.  Applicants for appointment at the Professor or Associate Professor level should have a substantial number of years of experience and an excellent record of relevant academic and/or research achievement in the specified field. Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. Conditions of Service A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Appointees under the Strategic Hiring Scheme will be offered a start-up grant of not less than HK$3 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years. 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 / Professor / Chair Professor levels. 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.  Application Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/academic). Consideration of applications will commence on 25 March 2026 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

THE UNIVERSITY With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University's motto: "To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind". Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 - it is ranked in the global top 30 for seven subjects, is first in Hong Kong for three subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 26 subjects. PRESIDENTIAL YOUNG SCHOLARS SCHEME To boost the leadership and impact of PolyU’s research work in areas of significant societal needs and strategic importance, the Strategic Hiring Scheme (SHS) is introduced to recruit faculty members at all levels. The Presidential Young Scholars Scheme (PYSS) is also established to invite outstanding young scholars to join the University as Assistant Professors and Associate Professors. Applicants for the post of Assistant Professor should have undertaken their PhD and/or postdoctoral research in a world-leading research group, published a significant amount of world-leading research as a main author, and demonstrated promise of a high level of creative ability in teaching and research.  In addition, those for the post of Associate Professor should have documented scholarly production and professional achievements in teaching and research, developed an international reputation for the impact on their world-leading research, and demonstrated contribution to professional and/or public service. Priority will be given to applicants whose research falls into one or more of the following categories: (a) research that addresses significant societal challenges;   (b) research in an area of strategic importance to PolyU;   (c) research of a strong inter-disciplinary nature; and   (d) research in an emerging area of significant importance.   For more information about PolyU, its faculties, schools and individual academic units, please visit PolyU's website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk.   TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT Appointees will be conferred the title of “Presidential Young Scholar” and offered an attractive annual remuneration package of not less than HK$1 million per year as well as a start-up grant of not less than HK$4 million to support research activities (including the admission of PhD students, purchasing of equipment, and hiring of research staff) in the initial three years.  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. TO APPLY Please submit an application through our Global Search application webpage (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/globalsearch/job-openings-and-application). Applicants may contact career@polyu.edu.hk for general enquiries. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.