Temporary Research Assistant I/II (R6793) (S&T)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- Kowloon City District, Hong Kong
- Temporary
- Part-time
Posting Date: 2025-09-05Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversityFounded 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 .Temporary Research Assistant I/II (R6793) (S&T) (Ref: 25001TR)We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:Temporary Research Assistant I/II (R6793) (S&T) (Ref: 25001TR)Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will mainly assist the research team in a research project “Intelligent Resource Allocation in Coded Computing for Distributed Machine Learning with Heterogeneity” (R6793). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:Conducting literature review;Developing algorithms;Writing simulation programs for numerical analysis;Carrying out data pre-processing and post-processing;Assisting in documentation; andPerforming any other research duties assigned by the Principal Investigator(s) or Supervisor(s).CandidatesCandidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:A Master’s degree or above in Information Engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering or a related discipline (for Temporary Research Assistant I);A Bachelor’s degree or above in any of the above mentioned disciplines (for Temporary Research Assistant II);Related research experience in machine learning, distributed computing, optimization methods, and/or error-correction coding will be preferred;Strong programming ability in MATLAB / Python;Good writing skills in research articles; andSelf-motivated, strong learning capability, and fluent in English.Terms and Conditions for AppointmentSuccessful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.To ApplyCandidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.Closing date of application: 18 September 2025The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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