Senior Research Assistant
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, Hong Kong
- Institution
- THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Position type
- Research Assistant
- Subject area
- Engineering
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Hours
- Full Time
- Location
- HK
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Ref.: 537702
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Civil Engineering (14100)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow
We now invite applications for the captioned posts. This post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop a research career involving advanced research in smart construction and transportation engineering. On-the-job training will also be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
(1) Common Responsibilities
All appointees will be required to conduct literature review, collect and analyze user requirements in safe and efficient transportation, and contribute to system engineering design.
(2) Role-Specific Responsibilities
In addition to the common responsibilities above, each appointee will be assigned to one of the following two roles, based on their research interests and expertise:
- System Architecture and Software Development: Lead the system engineering design and development and oversee the software development.
- Algorithm Optimization and Deployment: Optimize algorithms and implement their deployment and integration into the system.
Requirements
- Master's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 1 year’s post-qualification working experience.
- Ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines.
- Ability to conduct field tests, work well independently and collaboratively as a team.
- Attentive to detail, with a strong sense of responsibility, and self-motivated.
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency
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