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School of Optometry

Research Associate / Research Assistant (several posts)

(Ref. 260413006)

[Appointment period: each for twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties 

The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Superlative resolution AI-powered profiler for comprehensive refractive modelling”.  They will be required to:

(a)    perform optical and optomechanical testing of an optical system; 

(b)    assist in the hardware and software development of the optical system;

(c)    collect and analyse research data; 

(d)    assist in the administration of the project; and

(e)    perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree or a good honours degree with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.

Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants should also have:

(a)    a good command of both written English and Chinese with fluency in Putonghua; and

(b)    good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Applicants are invited to contact Mr Ken Chan at telephone number 3400 2792 or via email at kin-ho-ken.chan@polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.


Consideration of applications will commence on 20 April 2026 until the positions are filled.



Posting date: 13 April 2026