Part-time Research Associate

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
School of Design
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
261022004
Posted
22 Oct 2026
Salary / grade
HK$181 per hour
Application deadline
29 Oct 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist project leader in coordinating and implementing research objectives and administrative tasks for an embodied AI eye care project.
  • Support development and coordination of clinic observations, clinical workflow analysis, data collection, 3D modelling, digital twin development and robotic simulation.
  • Develop, record and analyse engagement processes, visualisation, documentation and promotion of project materials and findings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the project leader or delegates.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Clinical Medicine, Ophthalmology, Robotics, Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Experience in both research and administration in clinical or robotic projects, preferably in eye care, digital twin reconstruction, simulation or robotics.
  • Knowledge of ophthalmic clinical workflows, Python, 3D modelling/simulation software, or robotic training and testing.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese with Cantonese fluency for editing and report writing.
  • Strong competencies in interdisciplinary collaboration and good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Appointment

  • Part-time, eleven months

Key Dates

  • Review date: 2026-10-29
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