School of Accounting and Finance
Research Associate / Project Associate (two posts)
(Ref. 251222006)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months initially, with the possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – “Legal foundation model system”. He/she will act as Senior Front-end Engineer and be required to:
(a) build high-performance, responsive web applications for use cases using React, Next.js, and modern front-end stacks; design/implement front-end integration for GraphQL/RESTful APIs to enable efficient data fetching and rendering;
(b) integrate Large Language Models (LLM) on the front-end; implement real-time LLM interaction via SSE or similar technologies; optimise multi-round conversation and Agent-driven workflows for enhanced UX;
(c) design, develop, and maintain text editors (Tiptap/Office stack expertise preferred) and complex UI components; ensure pixel-perfect design implementation and smooth interactions; deliver sophisticated animations/transitions;
(d) continuously optimise front-end performance and page load speed; ensure cross-platform/browser compatibility and stable mobile responsiveness; and
(e) leverage AI/automation tools to boost development efficiency; contribute to front-end workflows, testing strategies, and CI/CD implementation; collaborate closely with product, design, and back-end teams for rapid iteration.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a master’s degree, or a good honours degree in Computer Science or related fields with three or more years of front-end engineering internship/practical experience;
(b) have deep expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js (core mechanisms & best practices), strong componentization/modularization skills, and proficient in GraphQL/RESTful API integration;
(c) have in-depth understanding of LLM front-end use cases, hands-on experience with real-time data push (SSE or similar), knowledge of Agent technology trends and solution design;
(d) have prior experience in rich text editor or content creation product development with focus on UI fidelity and interaction details;
(e) be proficient in CSS/animation libraries to implement complex transitions, with track record of front-end performance analysis, monitoring, and optimisation;
(f) be familiar with mobile/multi-browser adaptation/debugging and ability to resolve compatibility issues efficiently;
(g) have excellent communication and teamwork skills, be proactive in adopting emerging technologies/AI tools; and
(h) have strong self-learning and rapid iteration capabilities to adapt to changing requirements/technologies.
Preference will be given to those with the below qualifications:
(a) SaaS platform front-end development experience, understanding of user centers, SSO, and permission system;
(b) familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or DevOps practice;
(c) back-end/database knowledge (Node.js, Python, Go, PostgreSQL, etc.) and holistic understanding of full technology stacks; and
(d) experience in large-scale/high-concurrency front-end projects with deep expertise in performance optimisation and architecture design.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Xiaolin Zhu at telephone number 3400 2750 or via email at xiao-lin.zhu@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 29 December 2025 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 22 December 2025