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