Part-time Technical Assistant (R6833) (S&T) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literature Review, Experimental Analysis, Journal Publication, Research Proposal Preparation, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Data Analysis

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be mainly assist the research team in a research project "Prognosis of Alzheimer's Disease in Early Mild Cognitive Impairment Patients Using Quaternion-based Multi-Frequency Dynamic Functional Connectivity Analysis of Resting-state fMRI" (R6833). He / She will be responsible mainly for the following: Conducting literature review; Conducting related experiments and analyzing the results; Working with the Principal Investigator to prepare journal publications and research proposals; and Performing any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator(s) or Supervisor(s). 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; Preference will be given to Year 2 or Year 3 students majoring in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science; Experience in digital signal processing and image processing is preferred; and Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines and work independently. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-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. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will assist a research team focusing on Alzheimer's Disease prognosis using fMRI analysis. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, performing experiments, and helping prepare journal publications and research proposals.