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We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:

Temporary Research Assistant I (R6490/R6543/R7044) (S&T) (Ref: 24000RF)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee(s) will mainly assist the research team in one of the following research projects: "A Study of Distributed Service-aware Wireless Cellular Networks (DSWCNs): From User Demand Modeling to Performance Optimization" (R6490); "Developing Real-time Intelligent Video Surveillance Systems: From Algorithm Design to Performance Optimization" (R6543); and "Intelligent Data-driven Wireless Networks" (R7044).  He / She will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Performing data analysis and numerical simulation;
• Assisting in report writing and presentation of the results;
• Carrying out other research activities as instructed by the Investigators; and
• Providing effective research and teaching-related assistance.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• A Master’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline;
• A proven track record of research and publication in the respective fields; and
• Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in intelligent wireless communications, resource management, machine learning, edge caching, edge computing, and digital twin.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate(s) will be appointed on a temporary full-time contract.  Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

Duration of Appointment
2 to 10 months

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24000RF

Closing date of application: 12 May 2024

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in April 2024 need not re-apply.)

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