Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant
The University of Hong Kong invites applications for the Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry (Ref.: ).
Duties and Responsibilities
* The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team to develop AI‐driven navigation systems in robotic implant surgery. The duties include, but are not limited to:
* Designing, implementing, and optimizing high‐performance C++/C# software modules for real‐time control, sensor fusion, and data analysis.
* Developing Unity‐based visualization and user interaction interfaces, including 3D modelling, physics integration, and cross‐platform deployment (PC, mobile, AR).
* Integrating and deploying AR navigation applications on Microsoft HoloLens, covering spatial mapping, SLAM pipelines, MRTK customization, and performance tuning under hardware constraints.
* Collaborating on robot motion planning, path optimization, and sensor data processing algorithms; implementing and testing ROS nodes, embedded controllers, and closed‐loop control routines on prototype hardware.
* Preparing technical reports, delivering presentations to stakeholders, and contributing to journal and conference publications.
* Supporting project coordination, mentoring junior research staff, and liaising with clinical or industrial partners for system integration and field trials.
Qualifications and Experience
* PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Strong programming proficiency in C++ and/or C#, with a solid grasp of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and debugging tools.
* Familiarity with medical image processing (VTK and ITK), medical device communication protocol (OpenIGTLink), and open source medical imaging platforms (e.g., 3D Slicer).
* Hands-on experience with Unity 3D development, including rendering, animation, UI systems, optimization, and cross‐platform builds.
* Experience developing and deploying AR applications on Microsoft HoloLens, including MRTK or equivalent frameworks, SLAM integration, and user‐interface design.
* Strong theoretical and practical background in robotics and automation—motion planning, path optimization, sensor fusion, or robot learning; ROS or embedded systems experience preferred.
* Proficient in written and spoken English; good communication, problem‐solving, and teamwork skills are essential.
* Self‐motivation and the ability to meet tight project deadlines.
* Experience with medical device protocols, clinical validation, or collaborations with healthcare professionals will be advantageous.
* Those with lower qualifications may be appointed as Senior Research Assistant.
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on‐campus gyms and libraries.
How To Apply
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site ( and upload an up‐to‐date CV, including a list of publications, software projects and references, a cover letter summarizing research interests, relevant experience and availability, and sample code or links to repositories (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) demonstrating Unity, C++, C#, or AR work (optional but preferred). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 15, 2025 (HK Time).
Advertised: Jul 30, 2025 (HK Time)
Applications close: Sep 15, 2025 (HK Time)
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