Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Rank
Research Assistant/Associate
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260903013
Application deadline
10 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the project leader with frontend development for an AI-empowered well-being support system.
  • Design, develop, and maintain frontend interfaces for web and/or mobile applications.
  • Integrate frontend components with backend AI services to ensure smooth data flow and user experience.
  • Collaborate with AI engineers and psychology researchers to translate requirements into effective user interfaces.
  • Optimize frontend performance, usability, and responsiveness across different devices and platforms.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • Proven experience in frontend development with proficiency in modern frameworks (React, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript).
  • Hands-on experience integrating frontend applications with backend services and APIs.
  • Familiarity with at least one backend language (Python, Node.js).
  • Practical experience with version control (Git) and basic deployment workflows (Docker, cloud services preferred).

Appointment

  • Contract — three months

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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