School of Fashion and Textiles
Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time)
(Ref. 260623002)
[Appointment period: six to nine months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Data-driven design of female compression activewear and base layers using 4D markerless motion capture”. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct and support experiments;
(b) collect and process experimental data;
(c) support administrative duties and compile progress reports for the project;
(d) assist in coordinating results and providing suitable training to project participants; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, Dean of School or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) an honours degree or above in Sports Sciences, Human Biomechanics, Engineering Design, Fashion Technology, Computer Science, Physical Education or related disciplines or an equivalent qualification;
(b) experience in sports-related research projects, collection and analysis of body shapes, kinematic and kinetic data from athletes; and
(c) a good command of English.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Yick Kit-lun at telephone number 2766 6551 or via email at tcyick@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointment, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment, the remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 30 June 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 23 June 2026