AI Engineer (at the rank of Research Assistant II) in the School of Computing and Data Science
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- School of Computing and Data Science (14700)
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 537095
- Application deadline
- 15 Sep 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy a next-generation AI application using Vercel AI SDK, MCP, and agent tool calling.
- Model, query, and manage databases using Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL.
- Integrate and deploy cloud AI solutions via Azure Cloud Services, including Azure OpenAI API.
- Maintain and support existing web applications built with Python/Flask.
- Join an interdisciplinary team collaborating on legal research, teaching, learning, community engagement, and AI development.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with Vercel AI SDK, Model Context Protocol, and agent tool calls.
Appointment
- Full-time; One-year temporary contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Key Dates
- Start date: As soon as possible.
- Application review start date: As soon as possible.
- Closing date: September 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.