Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility (AAF)
Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility (AAF)

Technical Officer

February 6, 2024

Category: University Staff

Salary and Start date

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

Description

The Aerodynamics and Acoustics Facility (https://aaf.ust.hk) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is looking for a high caliber candidate to fill the position of Technical Officer.  The Facility has an advanced and large low-speed wind tunnel, as well as two smaller wind tunnels for teaching and research work.  The Facility is also the center of Hong Kong’s largest acoustic testing laboratories, which consists of a large anechoic chamber, a large reverberation chamber, and a novel acoustics-fluids testing platform.  These facilities are central to a variety of R&D projects and provide an exciting and technically stimulating work environment for users.

The appointee will be responsible for:

  • reviewing the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g., the wind tunnel, delicate and sensitive sensors, and intricate wind tunnel models);
  • providing assistance to the faculty members and research staff/students in executing their projects (e.g., assist with design work, manufacturing processes, and experiment setup/installation); and
  • rendering technical assistance to the routine operation of the laboratories.

Requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in an engineering or science-related discipline; or a higher diploma in mechanical/aerospace/acoustic/electrical engineering with at least 3 years of relevant working experience.  CAD experience and good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua) are required.  Previous experience in wind tunnel testing, and acoustic experiments is preferred. (Duration: 1 year, renewable)

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.)

Application Process

For application details, please refer to Job ID: 9610 in HKUST Careers website

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.