Department of Computing
Project Associate / Project Assistant
(Ref. 260605016)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project – “An AI-assisted MPC wearable for monitoring fatigue-related mechanical exposure of the ankle joint during locomotion”. He/she will be required to:
(a) support research activities related to smart wearable sensing, human movement assessment and AI-assisted data analysis;
(b) assist in participant coordination;
(c) conduct human movement experiments;
(d) assist in the development and testing of wearable sensing systems, and processing biomechanical, physiological and sensor-based data; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, the Head of Unit or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Project Associate post should possess a master’s degree or a good honours degree with three or more years of research/relevant work experience in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Science, Sports Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or a related discipline.
Applicants for the Project Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the afore-mentioned disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
Preference will be given to those with experience in smart sensing, AI/machine-learning modelling, human movement experiments, wearable device development, programming, signal processing, or biomechanical/sensor-based data analysis.
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
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence 12 June 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 5 June 2026