Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to an interdisciplinary research project focused on transportation engineering, mobility resilience, and inclusive transport systems. This opportunity is ideal for researchers passionate about sustainable mobility, transport planning, and public policy.

Position Details

Post: Postdoctoral Fellow
Reference Number: 260616013
Appointment Duration: 6 Months

Research Project

The selected candidate will work on the research project:

"Mobility Resilience in Rainy Season: Enhancing Transport Equity for Seniors through Barrier Mitigation, Adaptive Station Design, and Paratransit System Optimization."

Key Responsibilities

The selected fellow will be responsible for:

Conducting high-quality research on senior mobility, transport equity, rainy-season travel barriers, station accessibility, and paratransit system optimization.
Leading and participating in transport-related research activities, including research design, field surveys, data collection, data analysis, modelling, and report writing.
Collaborating with academic institutions, government agencies, public transport operators, and community stakeholders to support evidence-based transport planning and policy development.
Preparing research papers, project reports, presentations, and publications for journals, conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

A Ph.D. in one of the following or a closely related discipline:
- Transportation Engineering
- Transport Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Operations Research
- Public Policy
- Data Science
No more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.

Research Areas

The fellowship offers opportunities to work in:

Transportation Engineering
Sustainable Mobility
Transport Planning
Smart Mobility Systems
Public Transport
Accessibility and Inclusive Transportation
Transport Policy and Data Analytics

Why Join?

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

Work on an internationally significant research project addressing transport resilience and accessibility.
Collaborate with experts across academia, government, and industry.
Publish research in leading international journals and conferences.
Contribute to evidence-based policies for sustainable and inclusive transportation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment portal of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University before the closing date specified in the official advertisement.

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