Connectionists: [JOBS] Research Assistant (x2) - Assistive Robotics, HRI and BCI in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

[Joni Zhong]

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is looking for two candidates for Research Assistants in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS). RS has been playing a leading role in rehabilitation research in Hong Kong, China and the APC region. According to EduRank's ranking, PolyU gets No. 1 for the first time in China and Asia in medical-related specialities, namely Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. PolyU’s world rank in these two specialities is 59 and 84 respectively.  Assistive Technologies and Assistive Robotics are two core strategy directions of the department.

The Research Assistants will be responsible for working on two Assistive Robotic projects. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator (Dr Joni Zhong) and the co-PIs on developing BCI and/or sEMG-controlled robots and machine learning-based robotic applications. Experiments with patients will be expected to solve real-world problems.  Further pursuit of postgraduate studies (MPhil or PhD) is possible.

Job responsibilities would include the development of a robotic platform (using NAO, Pepper and UR), writing technical reports and papers, and patents.

Qualifications
The potential candidate should possess experience or interest in the following areas:

At least a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related engineering field with a focus on robotic/machine learning;
Experience in areas such as robotics, HRI, BCI and/or machine learning is preferred;
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Applicants are invited to contact Dr Joni Zhong at tel no. (852) 2766 6764 or email your CV to joni.zhong at polyu.edu.hk for further information.
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