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Research position available in Civil Engineering - szqbell - 05-19-2016
Research position available in Civil Engineering
Applications are invited for a research position (PhD or MPil) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) under the supervision of Dr. Elias Dimitrakopoulos. The research will be focused on Bamboo Engineering. For further information, please send an informal enquiry to Dr. Dimitrakopoulos (ilias@ust.hk).
The work place
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the HKUST is young and dynamic, and is one of the most creative and most innovative, Civil Engineering Departments in universities in the region. Our faculty and facilities are recognized internationally and rank among the very best in the world. In addition, our School of Engineering has been consistently ranked among top 20 in the world according to the Times Higher Education Supplement.
Eligibility
This is a call for high caliber candidates, who wish to pursue a MPhil or PhD degree in Civil Engineering at the HKUST.
English Requirements:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
Paper-based test (PBT) score ≥ 650, Internet-based test (iBT) score ≥ 95
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): overall score ≥ 7.0, all sub-scores ≥ 6.0
Funding
The standard studentship is approximately HK$16,000 per month tax free. Strong candidates will be supported to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2015/16. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 per year, for 3 years.
Employment
Form of employment: Time-limited
Work time: Full time
How to apply
Applications should consist of a letter of application explaining your reasons for applying for the position and a detailed CV (including expected or actual degree class), together with the names and contact details of two academic referees who can be contacted prior to interview. The aforementioned documents should be sent by email to ilias@ust.hk (Dr. Dimitrakopoulos).
Application deadline: 25 June 2016