Post-doctoral Fellow

Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow to explore and develop innovative solutions, commercializable technologies, and functional prototypes in construction robotics. This role blends cutting-edge academic research with entrepreneurial R&D to drive technology transfer, support start-up incubation, and advance the center's mission.

You will also support project-based teaching and supervise course projects, lead end-to-end R&D from concept to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Strong ability to define problems, solve them, and implement systems.
• Experience or interest in entrepreneurial R&D, tech transfer, or start-ups is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Mandarin (or Cantonese).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R&D processes from concept to functional prototypes and market-ready solutions.
• Participate in entrepreneurial development, including business model validation and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders to identify real-world construction challenges and assess product-market fit.
• Support IP management, patent filings, and technical documentation for commercialization.
• Supervise course-based projects and conduct hands-on tutorials to foster innovation.

Skills

Problem definition

Problem solving

System implementation

English and Mandarin communication

Education

Ph.D. degree in engineering (CSE, ECE, MAE, or Robotics)

Job description

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Post-doctoral Fellow is to investigate and develop innovative solutions, commercializable technologies, and functional prototypes in the field of construction robotics. The role combines cutting-edge academic research with entrepreneurial R&D to drive technology transfer, support start-up incubation, and advance the Center's mission of transforming the construction industry. Additionally, the candidate will support project-based innovative engineering teaching and supervise course-based projects.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Post-doctoral Fellow is to investigate and develop innovative solutions, commercializable technologies, and functional prototypes in the field of construction robotics. The role combines cutting-edge academic research with entrepreneurial R&D to drive technology transfer, support start-up incubation, and advance the Center's mission of transforming the construction industry. Additionally, the candidate will support project-based innovative engineering teaching and supervise course-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R&D processes from technical proof-of-concept to functional prototypes and market-ready solutions.
• Actively participate in the entrepreneurial development cycle, including business model validation, technology transfer, and preparing technologies for start-up incubation or commercial spin-offs.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders, investors, and incubator partners to identify real-world construction challenges and evaluate product-market fit.
• Support IP management, patent filings, and technical documentation required for commercialization and venture creation.
• Supervise course-based projects and conduct hands-on engineering tutorials to foster entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets among students.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree with a strong background in a related engineering discipline (preferably CSE, ECE, MAE, or Robotics).
• Strong problem-definition, problem-solving, and system implementation skills.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in entrepreneurial R&D, commercial technology transfer, product design, or tech start-ups (successful industry or start-up incubation experience is a strong plus).
• Experience or strong interest in innovative engineering teaching and leading hands-on tutorials.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Mandarin (and/or Cantonese).
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

博士後研究員

職位概述

博士後研究員的主要職責是在建築機器人領域研究並開發創新解決方案、可商業化技術及功能原型。本職位結合前沿學術研究與創業型研發，以推動技術轉移、支持初創團隊孵化，並推進中心重塑建築業的使命。此外，獲聘者需支持以項目為導向的創新工程教學，並指導課程項目。

主要職責

• 領導從技術概念驗證到功能原型及市場化解決方案的完整研發流程。
• 積極參與創業開發週期，包括商業模式驗證、技術轉移，以及為初創孵化或商業衍生作準備。
• 與行業持份者、投資者及孵化夥伴合作，識別真實世界中的建築挑戰並評估產品市場契合度。
• 支持知識產權管理、專利申請及商業化與企業創建所需的技術文檔。
• 指導課程項目並進行手動實踐教學，培養學生的創業與創新思維。

招聘要求

• 擁有相關工程學科（偏好 CSE、ECE、MAE 或機器人學等）的博士學位。
• 具備極強的問題定義、解決問題及系統實現能力。
• 對創業型研發、商業技術轉移、產品設計或科技初創企業展現興趣或經驗（具備成功的行業或初創經驗者優先）。
• 具備或對創新工程教學及主持手動實踐教學有濃厚興趣。
• 具備優秀的英語及普通話（或粵語）口語與書面溝通能力。
• 能夠在快速變化及跨學科的環境中獨立、主動且協作地工作。