Research Assistant I (R6490/R7044/Project No.: TBRF/2024/1.10) (S&T) (Ref: 24001K3) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges - as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the 'metropolis' of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

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

Research Assistant I (R6490/R7044/Project No.: TBRF/2024/1.10) (S&T) (Ref: 24001K3)

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 (DS-WCNs): From User Demand Modeling to Performance Optimization” (R6490); “Intelligent Data-driven Wireless Networks” (R7044); and “A Study of Sustainability-aware Wireless Digital Twin Networks (WDTNs) with Adaptation” (TBRF/2024/1.10). He / She will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Performing problem analysis and algorithm design;
• Assisting in paper writing and presentation of the results;
• Carrying out other research activities as instructed by the Investigator; and
• Providing effective research and teaching-related assistance dedicated by the supervisor.

Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A Master’s degree or above, preferably a PhD degree, in Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline;
• Candidates who have research experience and top journal publications (e.g. IEEE TMC, IEEE TWC, IEEE JSAC, IEEE TSP, etc.) in intelligent wireless communications, resource management, MEC, digital twins, and edge serverless are preferred; and
• Candidates with proficient English speaking and writing abilities are preferred.

Duration of Appointment
12 months

Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary and an end-of-contract gratuity will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

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_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24001K3

Closing date of application: 4 August 2024

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