Department of Computing
Part-time Research Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 260323007)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – “Smart Holistic Insurance Enhancement using Learning Algorithms & Dialog Data (S.H.I.E.L.D.)”. They will be required to:
(a) develop machine learning models to predict optimal rehabilitation solutions;
(b) use AI algorithms to detect potentially fraudulent sick leave patterns;
(c) conduct speech and sentiment analysis of case managers and injured workers to uncover biopsychosocial needs; and
(d) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, the Head of Unit or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Research Fellow post should have a PhD degree in Data Science, Social Science, AI, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline plus at least three years of postdoctoral research experience or equivalent qualifications and experience, with strong publication track and real-world project experience.
Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree with experience in AI, NLP or biomedical data analysis.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in Computer Science, Psychology, Health Informatics or a related discipline or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Peter H. F. Ng at telephone number 2766 7248 or via email at peter.nhf@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration rates for the posts of Research Fellow, Research Associate and Research Assistant are HK$394 per hour, HK$181 per hour and HK$125 per hour respectively.
Consideration of applications will commence on 30 March 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 23 March 2026