Postdoctoral Researcher, Path Planning and Control
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division
Ref: RAD239/24, 9672
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:
- Support implementation of government-funded project in the field of AI & Robotics
- Study the technology trends and applications for fields including reinforcement learning, robotics control, robot collaboration, autonomous driving, computer vision, robot manipulation, swarm technology and artificial intelligence.
- Shoulder the responsibility for the development and optimization of the AI/Robotics algorithms of some of the above fields
- Assist the project team to carry out R&D tasks against the plans and complete the project works (R&D work, technical report/paper, patents, etc.)
- May need to travel outside Hong Kong when required
- Support ad hoc assignments if necessary
You'll be a good fit if you have/are:
- Doctoral degree from disciplines such as in Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Intelligent Systems or equivalent from a local university or world top 100 university
- Working experience in R&D, government projects or patent applications preferred
- Having rich experience in robotics and reinforcement learning preferred
- Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Mature, self-motivated, confident and able to work under pressure
- Good command of English or Chinese (Cantonese or Putonghua)
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
- 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.