Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science
Research Associate / Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 260805007)
[Appointment period: each for three months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – “From data to credits: Smart monitoring and economic optimisation for carbon neutrality at PolyU”. They will be required to:
(a) carry out web GIS system development;
(b) conduct tree survey fieldwork and collect measurements using land surveying equipment;
(c) process LiDAR and hyperspectral data;
(d) perform algorithm development and data analytics;
(e) prepare reports; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his 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 good command of both written and spoken English.
Preference will be given to those with:
(a) good experience in web GIS development;
(b) willingness to conduct fieldwork;
(c) proficiency in drone operations;
(d) experience in hyperspectral and LiDAR data processing;
(e) strong knowledge of remote sensing and GIS;
(f) strong analytic skills.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Charles M. S. Wong at telephone number 3400 8959 or via email at ls.charles@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 12 August 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 5 August 2026