Department of Computing
Research Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 261012016)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project – “A human-like progressive learning paradigm for embodied AI: Meta skills for robots by watching and imagination”. The appointees will be required to:
(a) design and develop robotic control and experimental platforms, including system modeling, integration and calibration;
(b) conduct research on adaptive, robust, safety and human-robot collaborative control;
(c) develop dynamic modeling and visual servoing methods and implement real-time control algorithms;
(d) conduct simulations and experiments, including data collection and performance evaluation;
(e) assist in the preparation of research publications, including journal papers and technical reports;
(f) support daily research activities and collaborate with team members; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, the Head of Unit or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Yang Chenguang Charlie at telephone number 2766 7714 or via email at chenguang.yang@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
The closing date for application is 2 November 2026.
Posting date: 12 October 2026