Term Research Assistant I / II (Cinematic Arts and Technology)

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) is a member institute of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 2012. It is an innovative, professional and entrepreneurial organisation committed to greening and sustainability. THEi offers more than 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programmes across six Academic Departments: Department of Food and Health Sciences, Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Hospitality and Business Management, Department of Design and Architecture, and Department of Digital Innovation and Technology. These programmes cover industries with growth potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programmes integrate practical applications with theoretical knowledge to ensure that students can effectively apply what they have learned. Our degree programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as by the relevant professional bodies where appropriate. By adopting an applied Science-Oriented teaching approach and focusing on applied Bachelor's degree programmes, THEi equips students with professional skills and knowledge to meet various future challenges upon graduation. THEi also collaborates closely with the industry and engage students in active learning pedagogies including a strong emphasis on project-based learning involving real-world problem-solving with and for local industries and professions.
For more information about our Institute, please visit https://www.thei.edu.hk.

Employment Period:
12 Months (with the possibility of renewal)

Major Duties:
The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in a variety of research duties including but not limited to execute the research project, project coordination, proposal writing, presenting the project, technical support, data collection, data analysis, and report writing with text and graphics.

Requirements:
For the post of Research Assistant I, applicants should possess a recognised Master’s degree in 2D / 3D / Computer Graphic Animation, Computer Programming with Generative AI knowledge, or related disciplines, or a recognised degree in a relevant discipline with relevant work experience.

For the post of Research Assistant II, applicants should possess a recognised sub-degree in 2D / 3D / Computer Graphic Animation, Computer Programming with Generative AI knowledge, or related disciplines or equivalent level of study.

Applicants should also:
(a) have experience in comic, manga, anime, animation, motion capture, or latest generative AI technology;
(b) be proficient in software such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Substance, Maya, Blender, Opentoonz, Krita, Unreal Engine, Reality Capture, EndNote, or other related software;
(c) have good command of English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua; and
(d) be a fast learner, able to work independently with strong sense of responsibility and detail-oriented.

Notes:
(1) The appointee(s) may be appointed on part-time employment.
(2) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties at different sites and work irregular hours, shifts and on Saturdays and Sundays as necessary.
(3) The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
(4) The appointee(s) will work at Chai Wan and Tiu Keng Leng campuses.

Application Procedures:
A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 6/2024)], together with full curriculum vitae and industry portfolio, should be sent to weito.chow@thei.edu.hk.

Candidates should take note of the following:
(1) Completed application form and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
(2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Tai-man.pdf”.
(3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Term Research Assistant I / II (Cinematic Arts and Technology), DDIT (Ref. No.: O/THEi-DDIT/TERM_RAI_II(CAT)/10/24)”.

Closing date for application: 4 November 2024

The Institute reserves the right not to fill the post. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.