Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate / Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate, and Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) positions under a cutting-edge research project in computer vision, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and human-robot collaboration. This opportunity is ideal for researchers interested in robotics, AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation.

Position Details

Available Positions

• Postdoctoral Fellow

• Research Associate

• Research Assistant (Full-time/Part-time)

• Vacancies: Several

• Reference Number: 260518006

• Appointment Duration: 12 Months (for each position)

Research Project

The selected candidates will contribute to the research project:

"A Vision-Based Human Digital Twin Modelling and Scene Understanding Approach for Adaptive and Natural Task Planning in Human-Robot Collaboration."

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidates will:

• Assist the Project Leader in conducting research related to human-robot collaboration.

• Develop vision-based human digital twin models and scene understanding algorithms.

• Support research on adaptive task planning using artificial intelligence and computer vision.

• Participate in data collection, experimentation, software development, technical documentation, and research publications.

• Contribute to project implementation and other research activities assigned by the Project Leader.

Eligibility Criteria

Postdoctoral Fellow

Applicants should possess:

• A Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral qualification.

• No more than five years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.

Research Associate

Applicants should possess:

• A Master's degree or a good Honours degree.

• Three or more years of research or relevant work experience.

Research Assistant

Applicants should possess:

• An Honours Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.

Research Areas

Successful candidates will gain experience in:

• Human-Robot Collaboration

• Artificial Intelligence

• Computer Vision

• Human Digital Twin Modelling

• Scene Understanding

• Machine Learning

• Robotics and Intelligent Systems

• Adaptive Task Planning

Why Join?

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Work on advanced AI and robotics research with real-world industrial applications.

• Collaborate with leading international researchers in computer vision and intelligent systems.

• Publish in high-impact journals and premier international conferences.

• Contribute to next-generation intelligent human-robot interaction technologies.

Contact Information

For further information, candidates may contact:

Ir Prof. Pai Zheng
Telephone: +852 2766 5633
Email: pai.zheng@polyu.edu.hk

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment portal of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) before the closing date mentioned in the official advertisement.

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