Temporary Research Assistant I/Research Assistant II/Technical Assistant (R6494) (S&T)

Science / Laboratory / Research & Development • Contract / Project Based • Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, HK • 6d ago

Job Description - Temporary Research Assistant I/Research Assistant II/Technical Assistant (R6494) (S&T) (25001T6)

Founded 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 https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:

Temporary Research Assistant I/Research Assistant II/Technical Assistant (R6494) (S&T) - (25001T6)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit

: School of Science and Technology

Closing Date

: 14/Sep/2025, 3:59:00 PM

Major Duties And Responsibilities

The appointee will mainly assist the research team in a research project “Development of Smart Analytic System with IoT Technology for Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff in Suburban Agricultural Area” (R6494). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

Designing and validating coupled multi-physics models for agrivoltaics-wind systems under subtropical microclimates;
Deploying IoT-enabled smart monitoring systems for crops, livestock, and renewable energy generation;
Implementing machine learning algorithms to optimize energy generation, agricultural productivity, and cost-efficiency;
Conducting experiments and collecting data using IoT sensors (e.g., soil moisture, solar irradiance, wind speed);
Optimizing resource allocation (e.g., sunlight, ventilation) between energy and agricultural outputs;
Collaborating effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineers, agronomists, and economists; and
Maintaining detailed documentation of system configurations and operational procedures, and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed conferences and journals.

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience And Competence

At least 5 subjects with Level 2 in HKDSE or equivalent, including English & Chinese languages and Mathematics / Diploma (for Technical Assistant);
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural), Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline; (for Research Assistant II);
Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural), Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline; (for Research Assistant I);
Candidates with prior research experience in IoT, renewable energy, or smart agriculture are highly desirable;
Candidates with the following skills are preferred;
- Programming: Python, MATLAB, or C++ for modelling and data analysis;
- IoT & Hardware: Sensor networks, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, and wireless protocols (LoRa, ZigBee, NB-IoT);
- Data Analytics: Machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, scikit-learn) and statistical tools (R, Excel);
- Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with photovoltaic systems, wind energy, and agricultural microclimates;
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;
A strong sense of responsibility, coupled with effective organizational and interpersonal skills; and
Proficiency in both English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

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