Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate (Hybrid Strategies for AI-based...

(1) Postdoctoral Fellow (Ref. No.: CAiRS-R1/P4.2 - Hybrid Strategies for AI-based Safety Assurance)

(2) Research Associate (Ref. No.: CAiRS-R2/P4.2 - Hybrid Strategies for AI-based Safety Assurance)

The appointees will report to the Project Leader and the Centre Director or his designate (currently Program Manager) and perform research and related work in the research - Hybrid strategies for AI-based safety assurance. The project will be involved in development and implementation of algorithms with artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics for safety and reliability in the area of “smart manufacturing and inspection”.

For the post of Postdoctoral Fellow , the appointee will be required to:

1. conduct literature review on AI and data analytical techniques with the related application;
2. design and implement AI and data analytical techniques;
3. perform required experimental setup and simulation (both hardware and software);
4. prepare and publish relevant research papers in high-tier peer-reviewed journals; and
5. perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his delegates.

For the post of Research Associate , the appointee will be required to:

1. conduct literature review on AI and data analytical techniques with the related application;
2. implement data analytical techniques;
3. perform required experimental setup and simulation (both hardware and software);
4. publish journal papers and patents;
5. prepare proposal and technical reports; and
6. perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his delegates.

Applicants for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow should have a doctoral degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a relevant discipline. They should have a good publication record.

Applicants for the post of Research Associate should have a master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a relevant discipline. Good publication record is a plus.

For both posts, applicants should also have/be:

1. strong analytical skill with experience in data analytics, big data, and/or artificial intelligence (AI);
2. knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R etc.);
3. knowledge of computer vision is a plus;
4. knowledge of corporate product development is a plus;
5. knowledge and experience of reliability and safety area is a plus;
6. a good command of written and spoken English, with proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Putonghua) being an advantage.

Salary :

• The maximum monthly salary allowance is HK$23,000 for research talents with a master degree and HK$35,000 for those with a doctoral degree.
• An additional monthly living allowance of HK$10,000 will be provided to research talents with a doctoral degree.

We offer highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, in addition to the following benefits:

• 5-day work
• Staff's entitlement to paid annual leave will increase progressively according to the Centre’s guideline
• Flexible working hours (for researchers)
• Medical & dental insurance
• Excellent and friendly office environment (newly renovated and next to seashore)
• Work-life balance
• Free drinks and snacks in office

• Shuttle bus to Science Park from various locations in HK
• Recreational facilities in Science Park, e.g. gym and swimming pool
• Can apply for studio apartment in InnoCell [link removed](a smart living and co-creation space designed for I&T talents in Science Park) subject to availability and eligibility

1. Please return the completed application form, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, to the CAiRS via Apply Now
2. Application form can be downloaded from here [link removed]
3. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful