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Applications are invited for appointments as Research Assistant/ Research Associate (Ref.: H01/2025/054) for innovative and inter-disciplinary research projects in the themes of integrated photonics for bio-medical imaging and sensing.

Job Description And Responsibilities

• Participate in research and design of passive integrated photonic components (e.g., waveguides, couplers, splitters, meta-surfaces, etc.), and active components (e.g., lasers, modulators, detectors, etc.) for linear and nonlinear optical applications, based on Si, SiN, LiNbO3 and other emerging material platforms;
• Assist in tape-out and test structures design according to project specifications and predefined goals;
• Assist in nano-fabrication of photonic integrated devices;
• Define measurement plans, acquire optical components, build manual or automated test setups, and perform laboratory administrative duties;
• Perform chip and/or wafer level measurements, analyze test data, and present the outcome through reports/presentation;
• Support the team research portfolio via publication (IP, journals, conferences, etc.);
• Assist in translation of research outcomes into commercially viable products and applications;
• Support various Centre's events & activities;
• Handle other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields. Holder of a Master's degree will be a plus.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools for active and passive integrated photonic components, e.g., Lumerical, Comsol, Silvaco TCAD, etc;
• Experience with common layout EDA tools, e.g., gdsfactory, Luceda IPKISS, KLayout, etc;
• Hand-on nano-fabrication experiences in a cleanroom environment; familiar with common fabrication processes and equipment;
• Experience in designing, building, and using free-space and fiber-based optical characterization setups;
• Experience in software development for automated testing tasks with common programming languages (python, MATLAB, C++, etc.);
• Fluent in English in both academic writing and verbal communications;
• Self-motivated and proactive team player who can be assertive to achieve results;
• May require collaborative working modes in different labs and physical locations

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Posting Details

Professor Zhitao Yin is seeking highly enthusiastic and self-motivated candidates to fill the Research Assistant position. This role will support the research in building new methods to address challenges in finance, labor markets, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science/engineering or a related field;
• Strong skills in machine learning, deep learning, and large language models; and
• Theoretical understanding of machine learning is a strong plus.

Working Location: Hong Kong

Duration: 6 months to 1 year (starting in Fall 2025)

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

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send the following documents to Professor Zhitao Yin at

• CV
• Transcript
• Sample code that best showcases your qualifications

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

(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.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of

inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

Are you interested in joining a team of systemic thinkers and practitioners in Asia in developing family therapy? We are looking for staff who share our values and perspectives. Come join our team where you can make a difference

Qualifications and Duty Requirements include:

·    At least Bachelor Degree holder from a recognized institution

·    Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

·    Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese

·    Must be organized and able to handle a large volume of clinical data

·    Must be able to maintain good relationship with community stakeholders and the administrative/ research team

·    Ability to work a flexible schedule including both days and nights performing research or data entry, may require to work on weekday evenings and on Saturdays

·    Duties include assisting with academic and clinical research activities including literature reviews, data collection and data analysis as well as administrative duties such as organizing meetings, preparing program reports and meeting minutes

·    Performs other duties as assigned by supervising instructor

·    Salary negotiable

Interested parties, please send your cover letter, full resume with current & expected salary, and availability to us.

Job Posting Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in research on visual and multimodal algorithms, including Visual Language Models (VLM), OCR, object detection/segmentation/recognition, image/video generation, and authenticity verification, particularly for financial and related applications.
• Support research on time series and spatio-temporal data analysis, including modeling, prediction, anomaly detection, and multimodal fusion with visual/language data.
• Keep up-to-date with state-of-the-art algorithms in image, video, multimodal, time series, and spatio-temporal domains; help design and implement algorithm pipelines under the guidance of senior researchers.
• Support data collection, preprocessing, cleaning, and quality assurance to ensure datasets (including sequential and spatio-temporal data) are ready for model training and evaluation.
• Implement and fine-tune machine learning and deep learning models using frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow; assist in analyzing and optimizing model performance through experiments.
• Participate in technical seminars and group discussions, learning advanced algorithms and applying them to practical research projects.
• Contribute to research under supervision in academic conferences and journals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, with some research or project experience.
• Passion for data-oriented work with basic experience in data analysis, cleaning, or engineering; strong programming skills are required.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), basic knowledge of time series/spatio-temporal modeling, generative algorithms, and database systems such as MongoDB is preferred.
• Publications or conference participation in AI, computer vision, multimodal learning, time series analysis, or related fields is a plus.
• Internship or project experience at technology companies is desirable.
• Interest or experience in financial technology applications, document understanding systems, or sequential data modeling (e.g., financial time series, video analysis, trajectory prediction) is a bonus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.

(Duration: 1 year, renewable)

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

Application Procedure

Please send your application with full CV, research statement, and publication list to: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

(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.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of

inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments to advance innovative air sensing and purification technologies, contributing directly to real-world solutions.
• Prepare key research materials, including chemical reactions and precise microbiology tasks such as culturing bacteria and cells.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, oversee inventory, and ensure top-quality documentation to support pioneering research outcomes.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory management to sustain efficient laboratory operations.
• Participate in the full cycle of R&D projects: literature review, project design, laboratory testing, data analysis, and synthesis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in science, technology, engineering, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strict adherence to research protocols.
• Strong team player, dedicated to working collaboratively within a supportive, high-achieving research group.
• Proven experience or ability to independently manage research tasks, including critical review, experimental design, and result analysis.
• Open to constructive feedback and focused on continual professional growth.
• Demonstrates curiosity and diligence, with a track record of delivering thorough, high-quality results.

Join our dynamic team and help drive groundbreaking discoveries in air sensing and purification science. Applications are encouraged from candidates who aspire to push the boundaries of research in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Responsibilities:

1.Responsible for designing, implementing, and testing soft-material modeling algorithms;

2.Responsible for developing computer graphics algorithms;

3.Enhance computational efficiency of existing soft-material models;

4.Draft technical documentation including research papers, patents, and product manuals.

Job Requirements:

1.Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics, Physics, Artificial Intelligence or related field, or outstanding candidates with a Bachelor's degree;

2.Experience in physical modeling algorithm development (preferred);

3.Proficiency in Python, C++, and standard office suites;

4.CUDA programming experience (preferred);

5.Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills;

6.Proactive technology explorer with demonstrated results-sharing ability.

The Laboratory for AI-Powered Financial Technologies Limited (AIFT) aims to be a leading research centre on financial technologies and services. We are seeking for passionate and talented Research Assistant / Assistant Quantitative Analyst to join our growing team.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with data handling and analysis of financial datasets.
• Assist with developing and maintaining algorithmic trading strategies. Utilize back testing frameworks and validate against historical data.
• Explore the cutting edge FinTech solution empowered by Big Data, artificial intelligence, LLM, and modern financial technologies and tools.
• Design, implement, and formulate financial models for predetermining the financial curves to facilitate financial transactions and portfolio management.
• Remain knowledgeable on Fintech development in the leading areas in industry.
• Coordinate with the supervisors to solicit cooperation and resolve the problems.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time.

Qualification / Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in Data, Finance, or mathematics-related fields from a recognized institute / university.
• Solid skills and experience with Python.
• Decent knowledge of concurrent financial products, trading strategies, and local and international financial markets.
• Ability to adapt into an evolving and dynamic environment.
• Experience with financial data to conduct data analysis or develop trading strategies is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with keen interest in financial markets are welcome to apply.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese and English.

岗位概述

多臂手术机器人方向的机械设计工程师,负责医生控制台车与主手的设计、打样、装配工作。

岗位职责

1.参与手术机器人的部件结构设计,根据产品需求完成医生控制台车、主手的设计、优化,以及零部件选型工作;

2.负责研发样机的试产跟进,对产品技术状态进行现场分析,并不断优化,保障产品的稳定、可靠;

3.协同电子电气工程师完成整体结构、电气、线束的集成,实现机电一体化;

4.负责标准件选型、零部件图纸绘制、外发加工与装配;

5.负责相关技术文件整理,BOM管理与专利的撰写。

任职要求

1.机械相关专业,硕士及以上学历,且具有扎实的机械/机电设计/传动理论基础;

2.熟悉熟练使用机械设计软件(如SolidWorks、AutoCAD)进行3D建模和2D制图;

3.具备2年及以上机器人本体或医疗器械相关开发经验,熟悉医疗机器人机械设计经验优先;

4.熟悉减速器、编码器、齿轮传动等传动件选型;

5.团队协作意识强,能吃苦耐劳,具有良好的交流沟通能力,具有强烈的责任心,自驱工作。

Position Overview

A mechanical design engineer on the multi-arm surgical robot system, responsible for the design, prototyping, and assembly of the doctor's console cart and main hand.

Job Responsibilities

1.Participate in the structural design of the components of the surgical robot, and complete the design and optimization of the doctor's console cart and main hand according to the product requirements, as well as the selection of components;

2.Responsible for R&D prototype trial production follow-up, on-site analysis of product technical status, and continuous optimization to ensure product stability and reliability;

3.Cooperate with electrical and electronic engineers to complete the overall structure, electrical, wiring harness integration, to achieve mechanical and electrical integration;

4.Responsible for standard parts selection, parts drawing, outgoing processing and assembly;

5.Responsible for the organization of related technical documents, BOM management and patent writing.

Job Requirements

1.Mechanical related majors, master degree or above, and have solid mechanical/electromechanical design/transmission theory foundation;

2.Familiar with the use of mechanical design software (such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for 3D modeling and 2D drawing;

1. 2 years+ experience in robot body or medical device related development, familiar with medical robot mechanical design experience is preferred;

4.Familiar with gearbox, encoder, gear drive and other transmission parts selection;

5.Strong sense of teamwork, able to bear hardships and stand hard work, have good communication skills, have a strong sense of responsibility, self-driven work;

Job Responsibilities:

1.Responsible for servo motor debugging, including parameterization and interface writing;

2.Responsible for the development and debugging of robotic arm motion algorithm, including impedance control and force feedback control;

3.Participate in the development of master-slave operation control algorithm of robot system, participate in the performance test of robot system, and analyze the performance of control algorithm;

4.Responsible for the organization of related technical documents and the writing of patents.

Job Requirements:

1.Master degree or above in robotics, automation, control engineering and other related majors;

2.Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Python);

3.Familiar with robot dynamics modeling and kinematic analysis, with solid mathematical foundation;

1. Experience in the development and debugging of EtherCAT bus protocols, and familiarity with motor drive control (e.g. servo motors, stepper motors, etc.);

5.Familiar with medical robotics industry experience is preferred;

1. Strong sense of teamwork, hard-working, good communication skills, with a strong sense of responsibility, self-driven work.