Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano

Job Description FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ACADEMY OF WELLNESS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Research Assistant Professor (25260558) The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences invites application for the position of Research Assistant Professor with experience and publication records in the following areas: Health and wellness, and social care for older adults Physical activities and exercise of the aging population Use of transdisciplinary research methods (e.g. use of geographical information system and big data) in research with older adults Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be housed in one of the academic departments in the Academy of Wellness and Human Development. One will be expected to contribute to department-based teaching, apply for external research grants and conduct original research in the above stated areas. Applicants should possess a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications with strong potential in research. Details of the theme areas and profiles of the Academy of Wellness and Human Development and its Departments are available at: https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/en/academies/wellness-and-human-development.html The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year commencing as early as possible in 2026. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Position: Research Assistant  Responsibilities: The appointee will assist the project leader in:  Conducting research projects relating to machine learning, data analysis, and software development; Assisting in the design of experiments, algorithm coding, and analysis of large datasets; Developing and maintaining websites and web applications; Ensuring cross-browser and cross-device website functionality; Recruiting study participants, conducting interviews, and administering cognitive assessments; Handling enquiries from research participants; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor in relation to the study. The appointee may be required to work occasionally on irregular hours and during Saturdays and Sundays. Requirements: Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; Possess strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL); Have experience with data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles; Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail; Have good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; Be proficient in computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS; and Be a good team player and capable of working independently. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in research involving health technology development. Position: Junior Research Assistant  Responsibilities: The appointee will assist the project leader in:  Conducting research projects in areas such as machine learning, data analysis, and software development; Assisting in the design of experiments, algorithm coding, and analysis of large datasets; Developing and maintaining websites and web applications; Ensuring cross-browser and cross-device website functionality; Recruiting study participants, conducting interviews, and administering cognitive assessments; Handling enquiries from research participants; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor in relation to the study. The appointee may be required to work occasionally on irregular hours and during Saturdays and Sundays. Requirements: Have a bachelor’s degree preferably in psychology, public health, social sciences or other related disciplines; Have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; Have good computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS; and Be a good team player and able to work independently.  Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in old age research. Applicants are invited to send CV and applications to Prof. Ada Fung via email awtfung@hkbu.edu.hk. A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

As Singapore’s University for Industry, SIT works closely with industry partners in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver on a research project to develop an End-to-end misinformation and disinformation protection, awareness and mitigation pipeline. We will be recruiting a research engineers or fellows, as part of a wider project, to conduct research on: Signal processing combined with AI-based modification on speech signals. The need is for a real-time system, so efficient coding is important. Key Responsibilities: Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) Ian McLoughlin, Co-PI Tong Rong and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.  Undertake research within your domain, including keeping track of state-of-the-art work. Develop the code, evaluate and test. Write academic publications. Deliver solution-ready demonstration code. Interact well within the team and the customers. Be self-directed to fulfil the project requirements. Job Requirements: Competence in working with languages such as C along with AI applications as well as Python-based coding . Have a degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will definitely be advantageous. Knowledge of machine learning, pytorch, huggingface etc... Knowledge of speech, audio, time-series or signal processing is required. Ability to effectively and efficiently utilise industry-standard Linux-based computers for AI. Experience of authoring good quality academic publications. Manage undergraduate research assistants (if appropriate). Liaise with customers and collaborators in A*STAR and NTU, as well as collaborators in the UK and China. Key Competencies: A self-directed worker who believes in continuous learning and development Proficient in academic writing  Possess good critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work Interest in AI, machine learning, image/audio processing