Research Assistant Professor in Space Edge Computing

此職位由香港理工大學 (PolyU) 發布。 職位編號：260918010 學系/部門：Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science 類別：研究助理教授 截止日期：1 November 2026 來源：香港理工大學招聘網 申請及詳情：https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260918010 ---

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The Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) (retitled from the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics in July 2026) is a world-leading academic organisation for education and research in geomatics and related fields. The Department is dedicated to the acquisition, modelling, analysis and management of spatially referenced data for a wide range of applications in land surveying, geo-information technology and smart cities.

The Department offers a range of academic programmes for both local and overseas students, including the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics / Urban Informatics and Smart Cities, Master of Science in Geomatics / Urban Informatics and Smart Cities, and Doctor/Master of Philosophy.

LSGS has a strong research programme covering areas such as geographical information science, spatial big data analytics, satellite positioning, ubiquitous positioning, photogrammetry and remote sensing, geodesy and geodynamics, environmental monitoring, geo-hazards studies, intelligent transport systems, smart cities, geographical social science, utility system management and near-surface geophysical survey. LSGS has a number of well-equipped research and teaching laboratories. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/lsgs/ for more information about the Department.

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator;

(b) provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;

(c) contribute to departmental service; and

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

Qualification

Applicants should:

(a) have a PhD degree in areas or related to Space Edge Computing, Space Science or Control Science and Engineering;

(b) possess at least two years of postdoctoral research experience in the related areas by the date of appointment;

(c) have demonstrated commitment of a high level of creative ability in research and teaching in some subdivisions of his/her field;

(d) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills; and

(e) be highly proficient in written and spoken English.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.

Consideration of applications will commence on 1 November 2026 until the position is filled.