Universita di Corsica Pasquale Paoli

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an academic research project funded by MPA, where you will be part of the research team under the project titled: Harbour Craft Safe: Fire Resilinet Battery Room Design for Next-Gen Electric Habour. The project is in collaboration with two local industry collaborators. Under this job title, you will develop a CFD modelling platform to evaluate the combustion, flammable and toxic gases emission and dispersion characteristics resulted from battery fires/thermal runaway in the battery room and beyond, considering the various common battery chemistries in eHC and atmospheric conditions. You will also need to experimentally characterise the heat release rate (HRR), flammable and toxic gases emissions of various types of batteries potentially deployed in eHC through reduced scale testing. Lastly, you will also need to evaluate the various gas monitoring sensors performance in detecting the battery gas releases for remote monitoring and early detection, and evaluate the potential fire suppression strategies on battery fires. Job Responsibilities: Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake these responsibilities in the project: i. Assists in co-supervision of final year projects (FYP) or capstone projects students under the Project PI. ii. Meeting the deliverables by carrying out the computational simulations and experimental studies planned for under the scope of work of the projects within the timeframe to meet the deliverables. iii. Assists the PI in drafting of reports, conference proceedings and journal articles based on the outcome of the projects. iv. Prepares and shares fortnightly report of results from the computations with the PI. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements: Master or Ph.D (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Marine and Offshore Engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge and experience in battery fire simulation is high advantageous. Hands on experience on experimental studies Familiarity with CFD applications working on industrial related projects using high performance computing clusters would also be advantageous Strong foundation in Fluid Dynamics Strong prior experience in CFD – particularly in battery fire combustion and spread. Strong skills in turbulence modelling, CFD mesh generation in complex 3D geometries. Proficient in handling large data sets and the ability to analysis and interpret results. Experience in commercial CFD package such as ANSYS package and FDS is preferred. Candidate preferably should be familiar and have sufficient experience in using ANSYS FLUENT and FDS, Meshing tool and post-processing software. Able to work independently with strong data analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Key Competencies: Proficient in Ansys Fluent or FDS Simulation Strong foundation in Fluid Dynamics Able to work independently with strong data analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development Proficient in technical writing and presentation Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work

Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, 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 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Microelectronics and Quantum Technology under Strategic Hiring Scheme (several posts) (Ref. 260521007) Since its inception in 1974, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), formed through the merger of the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering, has maintained a distinguished history of providing outstanding engineering education and applied research in Hong Kong. The Unit offers extensive resources to support a wide variety of teaching activities and research interests, frequently hosting leading scholars for collaboration to enhance its global research profile. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/eee for more information about the Unit. EEE is a constituent unit in the Faculty of Engineering. Information on the Faculty is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/feng/. 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. EEE is now seeking highly qualified candidates for Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor positions across several strategic research tracks. Duties (A) Microelectronics and Silicon Photonics Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in devices design, cleanroom fabrication and device characterization etc. EEE prioritizes expertise in device design, simulation, fabrication and packaging, specifically encouraging those with experience bridging microelectronics with silicon photonics or heterogeneous integration. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on silicon photonics and microelectronics. (B) Embedded Circuits and Packaging Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in advanced embedded circuits and electronic packaging technologies. EEE prioritizes expertise in embedded circuit design, simulation and system-level integration, specifically encouraging those with experience in SoC architectures, 2.5D/3D integration, chiplet packaging or co-packaged optics with FPGA. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on embedded circuit design and advanced packaging technologies. (C) Photonic Quantum Computing Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in quantum optics, integrated quantum photonics and photonic quantum computing experiments. EEE prioritizes expertise in quantum light sources and programmable photonic circuits, specifically encouraging those with experience in optical quantum information processing or hardware implementation of quantum algorithms. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on quantum optics, quantum computing, and quantum information processing. (D) Quantum Theory and Algorithms Appointees for this track should possess substantial research experience in quantum optics, photonic quantum computing theory, architectures and quantum error correction. EEE prioritizes expertise in developing architectures for scalable photonic quantum computers and designing quantum machine learning models, specifically encouraging those with experience in practical quantum applications or collaborating closely with experimental teams. Teaching Duties: The appointees will be responsible for delivering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels specifically focused on quantum algorithms and quantum information theory. For all the above tracks, the appointees will also be required to: (a)    undertake teaching duties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the area of Microelectronics, Photonics, Quantum Physics or Quantum Technology. Beyond these primary areas, the candidate should be prepared to contribute to multidisciplinary subjects across the EEE curriculum; (b)    conduct research that leads to publications in top-tier refereed journals; (c)    attract research fundings and support industrial researches; (d)    supervise student projects and theses; (e)    engage in scholarly research/consultancy in their area of expertise;  (f)     contribute to departmental services and activities; and (g)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates. Qualifications Applicants should: (a)    have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; (b)    have the relevant postdoctoral research experience and a publication record that is commensurate with the level of appointment; (c)    demonstrate excellence in original research and strong fundamental knowledge in one or more of the above-mentioned core research areas; (d)    demonstrate potential to establish significant externally funded research programmes; (e)    be able to demonstrate evidence of effective classroom teaching skills; and (f)     have excellent communication skills and the ability to use English as the medium of instruction. Applicants for appointment at 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 Professor / Associate 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 28 May 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/.

ABOUT XJTLU In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT THE INDUSTRIAL INTELLIGENT AGENT RESEARCH CENTER The Industrial Intelligent Agent Research Center at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, aligned with national smart manufacturing strategies, is committed to building a world-leading technological innovation platform for industrial intelligence. The center focuses on a tripartite technical system of "Equipment Automation – Operation & Maintenance Intelligence – System Autonomy," aiming to drive profound transformation in industrial manufacturing by breaking through key technologies in smart equipment, industrial software, and system solutions. The center collaborates closely with industrial giants like Hengtong, Haier, and Bond Tech to create a complete value chain from theoretical innovation to industrial application. Job Description We cordially invite applications for Assistant Professor positions from individuals with outstanding research potential in Industrial Intelligent Agents and related fields. Successful candidates will conduct frontier research, join research teams, and participate in the center's core technology initiatives. We particularly welcome scholars with outstanding achievements in areas such as Industrial AI, Intelligent Control Systems, and Industrial Software. Key Responsibilities Scientific Research: Conduct innovative research in core directions of Industrial Intelligent Agents, including but not limited to: Autonomous Decision-Making Systems, Industrial Digital Twins, Intelligent Operation & Maintenance, Advanced Process Control, etc. Actively apply for research grants such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation, and industry-sponsored projects. Publish high-quality academic papers in top-tier international journals and conferences. Talent Cultivation: Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Supervise PhD and Master's students. Develop cutting-edge courses and experimental teaching systems related to Industrial Intelligent Agents. Academic Service: Participate in the center's important academic activities and international collaboration projects, assisting in enhancing the discipline's influence. Promote the industrial applications of research outcomes, engaging in deep collaboration with the center's partner enterprises. Qualifications Essential Requirements: A Ph.D. (obtained or soon to be obtained) in Automation, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Solid theoretical foundation and outstanding research capabilities, with first-author publications in high-level international journals in related fields. Good teaching potential and communication skills, capable of teaching in English. Team spirit and ability to conduct research independently. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with industrial field projects or familiarity with mainstream industrial software/systems (e.g., DCS, MES, APC). In-depth research in areas such as Reinforcement Learning, Large Language Models, Digital Twins, Predictive Maintenance. Overseas research experience or experience collaborating with industry. CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as: Housing allowance, Travel allowance, Relocation allowance etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Annual Leave (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email to HRBP on yu.yan@xjtlu.edu.cn