Research Associate (Computer Vision)

Research Associate – Computer Vision (Ref. No.: CAiRS-R17/P1.1-1.3)

[Appointment period will end on 30 June 2025]

 
Duties

The appointees will report to the Project Leader and the Centre Director or his delegate (currently Programme Manager) and perform research and related work in the development of machine-learning-based anomaly detection algorithms and surveillance systems for health monitoring of modern electronic systems.

The appointee will be required to:

1. Prepare literature review on machine vision methods on the anomaly detection of electronic assemblies;
2. Design required machine vision systems as required in the health monitoring of modern electronic systems;
3. Develop machine vision and learning algorithms for the anomaly detection and surveillance on the health of different components mounted on the electronic assemblies;
4. Prepare and publish relevant research papersin high-tier peer-reviewed journals; and
5. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a doctoral / master degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related field. They should have a good publication record.

For the post, applicants should also have/be:

1. Good understanding of computer vision, pattern recognition and machine learning.
2. Experience in algorithm development and implementation.
3. Proficient in programming languages including Python, C/C++.
4. Familiar with deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow or Caffe.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills; and a good command of written and spoken English.

Fresh graduates are welcome.

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.

What you enjoy at CAiRS:

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

What you enjoy at Science Park:

• 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

Application Guidelines

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

The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/similar posts within the Group/Company.