PostDoc/Research Assistant @ CityU HK

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Postdoctoral Fellow/Senior Research Associate/Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (Appointment for 24 months with possibility of extension) [Ref. A/R/890/09]

Project
Innovative Guided-Wave Sensor and System for Inspecting the Integrity and Corrosion Extent of Buried or Covered Pipes
Duties
1. Design models for guided waves (GW) emission and receipt, and the behavior of elastic waves when they are propagating in the inspected pipe;
2. Develop simulation and perform necessary programming for the above inspection;
3. Design and implement required sensors for GW-based inspection;
4. Carry out necessary research work, on-site testing and assist the Principle Investigator in all aspects; and
5. Responsible for miscellaneous administration, teaching assistance and office-related work.
Requirements
A Master¡ˉs degree in Engineering or related disciplines plus 1 year¡ˉs experience. Proficiency in MATLAB and LabView, and good knowledge and practical skills in mathematical modelling and simulation tools (such as ANSYS, Console and Abauqs) are required.
Candidates with a PhD and no more than 3 years¡ˉ postdoctoral experience may be considered for appointment as Postdoctoral Fellow.
Salary and Conditions of Service
Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.
Information and Application
Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].
To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 9 Feb. 2015. Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University¡ˉs privacy policy is available on the homepage.
City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those who will enhance the diversity of our staff.
City University of Hong Kong was ranked 5th among the world¡ˉs top 50 universities under the age of 50 in the Quacquarelli Symonds 2014 survey.

Contact Person:
Ir. Dr. Peter W. Tse
Ph.D., C.Eng. P.Eng., Fellow-ASME, F-ISEAM, F-BSOMES, F-HKIUS
Department of Systems Engineering & Engineering Management (SEEM)
City University of Hong Kong
Tat Chee Ave., Kowloon, Hong Kong, P.R.C.
Tel: (852)34428431 or 34422330  Fax: (852)34420173  E-mail: Peter.W.Tse@cityu.edu.hk  
Website: www6.cityu.edu.hk/seam