Research Associate / Research Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the project leader with developing Mixed Reality (MR) content in Unity for display through MR equipment.
Work with gamification content, Rhino3D grasshopper plugins, and construction materials to connect with virtual content.
Integrate IoT gadgets with MR interactions and photorealistic materiality mapping.
Provide demonstrations and support students participating in the design project.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the project leader.

Research Associate: Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape, or good honours degree with three+ years of relevant experience.
Research Assistant: Honours degree in listed disciplines or equivalent qualification.
Familiarity with Chinese calligraphy, coding, and photorealistic rendering mapping.
Understanding of virtual environment teaching and ability to communicate with students.
Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese language skills.
Ability to work independently and meet work schedules.

Two positions: Research Associate (Contract — three to six months) and Research Assistant (Contract — three to six months).