The Multifunctional Composites and Structures Lab (MuCSL) @ HKUST (http://maeyang.people.ust.hk/index.htm) interfaces with chemistry, materials engineering, multifunctional materials and mechanics to address engineering challenges in aerospace, offshore, defence, automobile, civil, energy and healthcare areas via technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The MuCSL is now inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate position in the area of Self-healing Composites.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in mechanical or civil engineering, energy or material science with strong background in composites, mechanics, polymer engineering or related areas. R&D experience in composite fabrication, modification, and characterization is also required. The appointee is expected to have good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, capability in drafting research proposals and academic papers; be highly self-motivated, attentive to details and be able to work independently. A high level of proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese is essential. (Duration: 1 year, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.

Application Procedure
Interested applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae, and supporting materials to Professor Jinglei YANG (maeyang@ust.hk) and Mr Jinliang ZHAO (jl.zhao@connect.ust.hk) of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.