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Research Assistant I/II

The University of Hong Kong

Apply now Ref.: 524616
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Data and Systems Engineering (14400)
Categories: Research Staff
Hong Kong

Research Assistant I/II in the Department of Data and Systems Engineering [with a functional title of VR/XR Developer] (to commence as soon as possible thereafter for 1 year.)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop interactive VR/XR solutions under the guidance of our senior developers
  • Assist teaching and learning activities
  • Research on, experiment with, build and evaluate cutting-edge VR/XR technology for use in different XR solutions
  • Assist and work with project team in the design, development, testing and release of different VR/XR tools and applications
  • Create working prototypes to demonstrate new VR features/concepts
  • Learn constantly, educate others, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of VR/XR problem solving in a collaborative research and development environment

Job Requirements:

  • Full-time university student studying Computer Science, Engineering, Creative Media or related discipline
  • Good knowledge and proficiency in real-time interactive application development using Unity or other similar game engines
  • Passionate in learning new and advanced technology
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Deep intellectual curiosity, detail-oriented, and independent
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge in computer programming, and prior experience in VR systems and programming would have an advantage

 

Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor YH KUO at yhkuo@hku.hk

 

The University places great emphasis on developing staff potential and has in place a variety of development opportunities and assistance for staff at different stages of their career. 

 

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

 

The University thanks applicants for their interest but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be notified of the application result.

 

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