Research Assistant (RA) in Sports-Engineering Aerodynamics
HK University of Science & Technology
- Department
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 11130
- Start date
- 1 Apr 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, assemble, and commission advanced sports aerodynamics and biomechanical test rigs.
- Develop app-based systems for sports sensor data acquisition, communication, and real-time visualization.
- Create vision-based human posture and movement tracking systems for performance analysis.
- Integrate and control robotic actuation systems and load cell measurement systems for test rigs.
- Develop experimental control and data analysis pipelines using LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electronic and computer engineering, or automation.
- Coding capability in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Python.
- Fluency in English (required) and Mandarin (desirable).
- Experience with CAD or FEA software is advantageous.
- Experience in experimental techniques, data processing, and uncertainty analysis is advantageous.
- Experience in electronics and/or robotics system design is advantageous.
Appointment
- Full-time, 1-year position
Key Dates
- Start date: 2026-04-01