Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Geography

Job Description:

Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Geography (Ref.: 536107)

We now invite applications for the captioned posts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on a research grant on estimated time of arrivals (ETA) of buses in Hong Kong
• Perform Multi-sourced data fusion, spatiotemporal analysis, manpower and project timeline management, and maintain effective communications with team leaders and public transit operators
• Must be able to use different programming languages to conduct big data analytics
• Must be efficient, responsible, patient, and meticulous in the delivery of tasks

Requirements

• For Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant: A Ph.D. degree in transport, computer science, or related disciplines (applicants very near graduation will also be considered). For the Senior Research Assistant post, applicants may alternatively possess a Master’s degree in a related discipline accompanied by at least three years of project management experience.
• Experience working with multiple teams outside of university settings will be an advantage
• Familiar with different programming languages (e.g. Python) and preferably Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

What We Offer

The appointment will be expected to be from 1^st September 2026 to 31^st August 2027 (12 months), with a probationary period of 3 months. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and cover letter. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until the post is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, and transparency.