Temporary Research Assistant II (R7505) (S&T) (Ref: 26002FD)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant II to support a project on a comprehensive framework for industrial anomaly detection. The appointee will assist the research team and contribute to data analysis, experiments, and documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering, strong C++/Python skills, good English writing, and motivation to learn. This is a temporary full-time contract with statutory benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science and Engineering or related field.
• Experience in image processing and analysis is preferred.
• Strong programming ability in C++ and Python.
• Good writing skills in research articles.
• Self-motivated with strong learning capability and fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist research team on anomaly detection project.
• Prepare project reports and related documents.
• Conduct experiments and analyze results.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators or Supervisors.

Skills

C++

Python

Image processing

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering

Job description

Temporary Research Assistant II (R7505) (S&T) (Ref: 26002FD)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:

Temporary Research Assistant II (R7505) (S&T) (Ref: 26002FD)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee shall mainly assist the research team in a research project "A Comprehensive Framework for Industrial Anomaly Detection" (R7505). He / She will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Participating in the development of anomaly detection methods via zero-shot and few-shot learning;
• Preparing project reports and other related documents;
• Conducting related experiments and analysing the results; and
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator(s) or Supervisor(s).

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science and Engineering or a related discipline;
• Related research experience in image processing and analysis will be preferred;
• Strong programming ability in C++ and Python;
• Good writing skills in research articles; and
• Self-motivated, strong learning capability and fluent in English.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.