Post-doctoral Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant or Research Assistant
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- HKU Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (47100)
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 537278
- Application deadline
- 30 Dec 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Advance AI-enabled Earth observation initiatives and drive research development of the iEarth platform.
- Conduct innovative research in remote sensing, geospatial AI, spatiotemporal data analytics, and climate/sustainability applications.
- Design and evaluate research methodologies, AI/ML models, data workflows, and functional prototypes.
- Translate academic outputs into integrated platform features and practical demonstrations alongside technical teams.
- Author high-impact academic papers, grant proposals, project reports, and technical documentation.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Hold a degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Earth System Science, or related discipline.
- Possess a Ph.D. (for Post-doctoral Fellow) or Master's degree with substantial research experience (for Senior Research Assistant).
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Python programming.
- Have hands-on experience in remote sensing, geospatial data analysis, machine learning, or related fields.
- Exhibit excellent written and spoken English with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Appointment
- Full-time, temporary contract for 1 year with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 30 December, 2026