Postdoctoral Researcher, Robotics and AI

Postdoctoral Researcher, Robotics and AI

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division

Ref: RAD149/24 , 9516

Job Description

Who we are looking for:
• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:
• Conduct R&D works in any of the following expertise: Robotics, AI, machine learning.
• Conduct design, development, and evaluation for R&D project delivery.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to address project needs and challenges effectively.
• Prepare project proposal, detailed technical document, and progress report. 
• Engage with R&D partners (universities, tech suppliers, clients, end-users, etc.) and conduct technology commercialization events (training, seminar, conference, exhibition, etc.) local and overseas.
• Travel to Mainland China and overseas occasionally for project implementation and new technology study.

 

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related engineering and science disciplines
• Knowledge and skill in any of the following areas:
• Robotics and automation development: system integration, control, sensor fusion
• Mechanical and/or electrical hardware design and prototyping
• Proficient programming experience related to robotics, automation, and AI: include but not limited to RIS, OpenCV, TensorFlow, Pytorch.
• AI algorithm implementation and application experience, particularly in computer vision, reinforcement learning
• Working experience in technology research and development preferred.

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2. This is a position funded by the Research Talent Hub Programme under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to conduct R&D project.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:
• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.