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Openings of M.Y. Jiang’s Group
As a member of the PolyU Research Centre for Electric Vehicles (RCEV), Dr Mingyuan JIANG is looking for highly motivated PhD Students, Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs), and Research Assistants (RAs).
Please note: Incomplete applications missing any of the items listed in the “Application” part below will not be processed. Dr. Jiang carefully reviews every complete application and will contact you directly via email if your profile is a good fit. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please assume that we are unable to move forward with your application at this time.
About the PI and PolyU RCEV
Please check here to learn more about PI Dr Mingyuan JIANG.
PolyU Research Centre for Electric Vehicles (RCEV) is a new university-level research centre which was launched on 26 Feb 2024. The Director of the Research Centre is Prof. Ching-Chuen Chan, GBS, Distinguished Chair Professor of Electric Vehicles and Smart Energy in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), who is the first Academician of CAE (中国工程院院士) in Hong Kong, and also a renowned expert in the field and widely recognised as the “Father of Asian electric vehicles”. The Co-Director is Prof. Kwok-Tong Chau, Chair Professor of Electrical Energy Engineering in EEE. RCEV aims to address the technical challenges of modern electric vehicles (EVs) and provide significant technological solutions. By integrating EV technology with energy, information, humanity, and policy, the Centre follows the philosophy of integrating the human, cyber, and physical worlds. One of the Centre’s primary goals is to transfer the developed technologies to industries, particularly within the Greater Bay Area, enabling them to capitalise on the abundant opportunities presented by EVs globally. This technology transfer will also play a vital role in supporting the realisation of carbon neutrality in various countries and cities, including Hong Kong.
PhD Applications
Research Interests
- Electric Machine
- Advanced machine design (e.g., flux-modulated machine, high-speed machine, multiport machine)
- Machine control
- Machine drives (power electronics)
- AI in machine design
- Robotics
- Actuator design
- Robotic control (actuator, vision, etc.)
- Transportation electrification
- Green power generation
Please refer here for detail.
Requirements
- Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline.
- The applicant must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- The applicant must meet AT LEAST TWO of the following requirements:
- Use of Software (e.g., Ansys Maxwell 2D/3D, JMAG, python, MATLAB, etc.)
- Publication records
- Hardware test and design experience
Fellowship and Scholarship
Applicants could apply for the following fellowships and scholarships:
- RGC Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (港府博士奖学金, HKPFS)
- PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (理大校长博士奖学金, PPPFS)
- Self-funded
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Application
If you are interested in joining the team or have innovative research ideas to explore, please send the following materials to m.y.jiang [AT] polyu.edu.hk:
- Your CV
- Academic transcripts (starting from your undergraduate degree)
- Published or submitted papers
- Project experience (Optional)
PDF Applications
Brief Description
RTH Postdoctoral Fellow applications are invited for a research position in an industry-collaborative project focusing on high-performance electric machines for humanoid robot joints.
Research Responsibilities
- Design and optimization of axial-flux dual-rotor and multi-port electric machines.
- Development of motor drive and control strategies.
- Prototype development, experimental testing, and performance evaluation.
- Preparation of technical reports, publications, and project deliverables.
Requirements
- PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline. Background in electric machines, electromagnetic analysis, or motor drives.
- University requirements according to RTH-ITF Application Guide (local = Hong Kong):
- For local universities: No additional Top 100 university ranking requirement.
- For non-local universities: The degree-awarding university should be ranked among the Top 100 in a relevant STEM subject area under at least one of the recognized ranking systems:
- QS World University Rankings by Subject
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU / ShanghaiRanking)
- U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings by Subject
- Important Notes:
- The Top 100 requirement refers to eligible STEM subject rankings, rather than necessarily the overall university ranking. Meeting the university ranking requirement does not automatically guarantee RTH-ITF eligibility.
- If the university does not meet the Top 100 requirement, alternative academic qualification assessments may be submitted for ITC’s consideration, subject to approval.
- Final eligibility is subject to verification and approval by ITC.
- Experience in axial-flux machines, multi-rotor motors, robotic actuators, or experimental motor testing would be an advantage.
- Experience with Ansys Maxwell, JMAG, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent tools.
- Good analytical, communication, and independent research skills.
Remuneration
The maximum monthly salary allowance HKD 35,000 + additional monthly living allowance of HKD 10,000 for a maximum of 36 months.
Application
Interested candidates please send the following materials to m.y.jiang [AT] polyu.edu.hk:
- CV
- Academic transcripts (starting from your undergraduate degree)
- Published or submitted papers
- Project experience
Recruitment and appointment are subject to project funding approval, institutional procedures, and RTH-ITF eligibility requirements.
RA Applications
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline.
- The applicant must meet AT LEAST TWO of the following requirements:
- Use of Software (e.g., Ansys Maxwell 2D/3D, JMAG, python, MATLAB, etc.)
- Publication records
- Hardware test and design experience
Remuneration
Application
If you are interested in joining the team or have innovative research ideas to explore, please send the following materials to m.y.jiang [AT] polyu.edu.hk:
- Your CV
- Academic transcripts (starting from your undergraduate degree)
- Published or submitted papers (Optional)
- Project experience