Senior Research Assistant

Times Higher Education; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering. The appointment is a 1-year temporary position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability.

The role involves conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing user requirements for safe transportation, and contributing to system engineering design.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1 year’s post-qualification working experience.
• Ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to conduct field tests, work well independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Attentive to detail, with a strong sense of responsibility, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• All appointees will be required to conduct literature review, collect and analyze user requirements in safe and efficient transportation, and contribute to system engineering design.
• In addition, role-specific responsibilities include leading system architecture and software development or optimizing algorithms and deployment into the system.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Master's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Organisation/Company THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Research Field Computer science Engineering Engineering Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Hong Kong Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Ref.: 537702
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Civil Engineering (14100)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering (Several Posts) (Ref.: 537702)

tocommence as soon as possible for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

We now invite applications for the captioned posts.This post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop a research career involving advanced research in smart construction and transportation engineering. On-the-job training will also be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

(1) Common Responsibilities

All appointees will be required to conduct literature review, collect and analyze user requirements in safe and efficient transportation, and contribute to system engineering design.

(2) Role-Specific Responsibilities

In addition to the common responsibilities above, each appointee will be assigned to one of the following two roles based on their research interests and expertise:

• System Architecture and Software Development: Lead the system engineering design and development and oversee the software development.
• Algorithm Optimization and Deployment: Optimize algorithms and implement their deployment and integration into the system.

Requirements

• Master's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 1 year’s post-qualification working experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to conduct field tests, work well independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Attentive to detail, with a strong sense of responsibility, and self-motivated.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency