Post-doctoral Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences

The University of Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Post-doctoral Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, The Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: 532804)We now invite applications for the captioned post.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will join a multidisciplinary team led by the Principal Investigator to develop AI-driven navigation systems in robotic implant surgery. The duties include but not limited to:
  • designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance C++/C# software modules for real-time control, sensor fusion, and data analysis;
  • developing unity-based visualization and user-interaction interfaces, including 3D modelling, physics integration, and cross-platform deployment (PC, mobile, AR);
  • integrating and deploying AR navigation applications on Microsoft HoloLens, covering spatial mapping, SLAM pipelines, Mixed Reality Toolkit customization, and performance tuning under hardware constraints;
  • collaborating on robot motion planning, path optimization, and sensor data processing algorithms; implementing and testing ROS nodes, embedded controllers, and closed-loop control routines on prototype hardware;
  • preparing technical reports, delivering presentations to stakeholders, and contributing to journal and conference publications; and
  • supporting project coordination, mentoring junior research staff, and liaising with clinical or industrial partners for system integration and field trials.
Qualifications and Experience
  • possess a PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline;
  • demonstrate strong programming proficiency in C++ and/or C#, with a solid grasp of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and debugging tools;
  • familiar with medical image processing (vtk and ITK), medical device communication protocol (OpenIGTLink) and open source medical imaging computing platform like Slicer3D;
  • possess hands-on experience with Unity 3D development, including rendering, animation, UI systems, optimization, and cross-platform builds;
  • experience in developing and deploying AR applications on Microsoft HoloLens, including MRTK or equivalent frameworks, SLAM integration, and user-interface design;
  • show a strong theoretical and practical background in robotics and automation-specifically motion planning, path optimization, sensor fusion, or robot learning-ideally with ROS or embedded systems experience;
  • proficient in written and spoken English;
  • good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential;
  • self-motivation and the ability to meet tight project deadlines are required;
  • experience with medical device protocols, clinical validation, or collaborations with healthcare professionals will be advantageous; and
  • those with lower qualifications may be appointed as Senior Research Assistant.
What We OfferThe appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year 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.How to ApplyThe University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's Careers site ( ) and upload an up-to-date C.V., including a list of publications, software projects and references, a cover letter summarizing research interests, relevant experience and availability, and sample code or links to repositories (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) demonstrating Unity, C++, C#, or AR work (optional but preferred). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 15, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.Advertised:Jul 30, 2025 (HK Time)
Applications close:Sep 15, 2025 (HK Time)

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