Research Assistant Professor

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260925019 學系/部門：School of Optometry Category: Research Assistant Professor 截止日期：2 October 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260925019 ---

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The School of Optometry is one of five academic units in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. The School is the sole provider of an Honours Undergraduate Programme in Optometry, Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation, Doctor of Optometry and Doctor of Health Sciences (Optometry) Programme in Hong Kong. The five-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry is a registrable qualification with the Hong Kong Government. Our research foci are myopia and ageing eye. Please visit the website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/so for more information about the School.

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) conduct research as the main duty and actively pursue external research grants, such as General Research Fund, as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator;

(b) provide quality teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level;

(c) conduct interdisciplinary research in medical engineering, biomedical AI, medical devices, foundation model, computer vision, machine learning and digital health, ophthalmic imaging and multimodal imaging with an emphasis on translating research into clinically useful technologies;

(d) lead the design, development, validation and clinical translation of innovative medical products, including AI models/software, medical devices, digital health platforms and intelligent diagnostic systems;

(e) establish collaborations with clinicians, engineers, hospitals and industrial partners to accelerate technology transfer and commercialisation;

(f) publish high-quality research in leading international journals in biomedical engineering, medical AI, AI and translational medicine;

(g) contribute to departmental services; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Medical Physics, Ophthalmology, Medicine or related disciplines;

(b) preferably have at least two years of postdoctoral industrial research experience related to medical technology innovation or AI industry;

(c) have demonstrated an interdisciplinary academic background combining medicine and engineering, or substantial experience conducting research at the interface between healthcare and engineering;

(d) have an excellent publication record preferably in internationally recognised journals in medical engineering, biomedical AI, digital health, medical devices, robotics, imaging, or translational medicine;

(e) have research experience in one or more of the following areas:

• computational medical or ophthalmic imaging;

• computer vision, machine learning, generative AI or foundation models;

• 3D reconstruction, image registration, image synthesis or image-guided intervention;

• clinical AI validation, digital health or AI-enabled medical technologies. Medical AI and foundation models.

(f) demonstrate the potential to secure competitive research grants and establish internationally recognised research programmes;

(g) be proficient in English for teaching and academic communication; and

(h) possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams comprising clinicians, engineers and industrial partners.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive package including a medical benefits plan and a gratuity payable upon completion of the term which is normally for two to three years initially, with possibility of extension.

Consideration of applications will commence on 2 October 2026 until the position is filled.