Senior Researcher, AI Algorithm

Technology Development Unit

Ref: TDU058/24, 9448

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:

• Manage and execute entire projects or components of data science projects from start to finish including data gathering and manipulation, synthesis and modelling, problem solving, and communication of insights and recommendations.
• Participate in the design, implementation and interpretation of experiments/trials for continuous refinement of on-going technical proposals.
• Develop, verify, and validate analytics to address customer needs and opportunities.
• Translate predictive insights from complex analytical frameworks to optimization.
• Develop and deploy both traditional statistical models and machine learning techniques and algorithms: Regression, clustering, neural networks, random forest etc.
• Participate as a Lead, Subject Matter Expert in projects that enable the use of data for analytics across Quest. This requires collaborating with business and technical teams to propose solutions and/or leverage new technologies to address data quality, normalization, and standardization issues.

You’ll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or mathematics or related field.
• Solid understanding of Machine Learning / Deep Learning techniques, algorithms and tools with exposure to CNN, RNN (LSTM), Transformers, know-how of Deep learning applications.
• Strong development experience in languages like Python, as well as frameworks like Tensorflow, PyTorch, and/or Keras.
• Familiar with R, Scala, Julia or SAS.
• Exhibit a passion for AI and data and have a thirst to continually learn and keep pace with the latest innovations and applications
• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and problem solving methods
• Demonstrated skill in presentation and influencing skills

Note:

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

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 
• MPF Top-up and 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 position when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. 

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 weeks 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.