Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
Division of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260810009
Application deadline
9 Oct 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the project leader in researching brain mechanisms of word composition using neuroimaging and multimodal models.
  • Build a multimodal system integrating EEG, camera footage, and physiological signals.
  • Develop and implement algorithms for signal processing and user intent decoding.
  • Work with a Generative AI backbone to generate context-aware text responses.
  • Test and refine the system for robustness in everyday environments.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold an honours degree, Master's degree, or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Signal Processing, or related field.
  • Demonstrate hands-on experience with programming (e.g., Python).
  • Show interest in AI, machine learning, signal processing, or human-computer interaction.
  • Possess a passion for creating technology with direct and positive social impact.

Appointment

  • Contract — six to twelve months

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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