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

Technical Officer

February 3, 2023

Category: University Staff

Salary and Start date

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:

  1. reviewing the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g., the wind tunnel, delicate and sensitive sensors, and intricate wind tunnel models);
  2. 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
  3. 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)

Application Process

Please visit for job application (Job ID:8371) details. In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only.  To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

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