School of Optometry
Research Associate / Research Assistant
(Ref. 260810002)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Superlative resolution AI-powered profiler for comprehensive refractive modelling”. He/She 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 in Optical Engineering, Precision Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, Optoelectronic Information Engineering or related disciplines or a good honours degree in the said disciplines with three or more years of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in the above-mentioned disciplines 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 17 August 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 10 August 2026