We are currently recruiting 1 Postdoctoral Fellow and 4 Research Assistants. Please see below for the job advertisements. To apply, please go to our job advertisement on the university page.
Post-doctoral Fellow in Educational Neuroscience & Machine Learning (Ref.: 524461)
Job advertisement on university page: https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/job/524461/postdoctoral-fellow-in-educational-neuroscience-machine-learning
Duties and Responsibilities
The objective of this post is to offer interdisciplinary training to individuals interested in utilizing cognitive neuroscience and machine learning techniques to study learning, cognitive functioning, language processing, and reading acquisition. Candidates will conduct EEG research on implicit statistical learning and language processing, perform EEG data analyses, and neural computation and collaborate with in-house researchers on analyzing EEG and behavioral data. Additionally, training will be provided on manuscript and grant writing. He/She will work under the supervision of Professor Shelley Xiuli Tong.
Requirements
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, or a related field with a strong background in EEG, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), or neural computation, as well as skills in programming with Python or MATLAB. They are expected to be experts in time-frequency analysis of EEG data. In addition, they should have a knack for accuracy and attention to details; excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
What We Offer
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 19 months. 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 application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with a recent publication list and the contact information of three referees including one from their Ph.D. supervisor/advisor, and provide one sample of a representative research output. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2024, or until the post is filled.
Full-time Research Assistant II at the Speech, Language and Reading Lab in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong (Ref.: 526062) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Job advertisement on university page: https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/526062/fulltime-research-assistant-ii-at-the-speech-language-and-reading-lab-in-the-faculty-of-education
The Speech, Language and Reading Lab at the University of Hong Kong is seeking full-time Research Assistant II who is interested in using cutting-edge scientific methods and research technology to promote language, reading, and socio-emotional development in children with special educational needs (SEN).
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science or a related discipline. They should be a Cantonese-English bilingual speaker with adequate knowledge and experience in psychological, linguistic, and cognitive science research, including conducting behavioral experiments, and/or quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Experience in Python, or R packages would be an advantage. Applicants should have a strong ability to prioritize and work under pressure; a strong sense of responsibility; excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with SEN children; and a knack for accuracy and attention to detail.
The appointee will work closely with an interdisciplinary research team comprising educational and developmental psychologists, speech-language pathologists, linguists, computer engineers and cognitive neuroscientists, with a range of research skills and capacities in clinical assessment and intervention for children with dyslexia and/or autism. Specifically, the appointee will be provided with the opportunity to (1) receive hands-on systematic training on conducting behavioral and neurophysiological assessment and intervention; (2) work with children with dyslexia and/or autism by providing evidence-based assessment and intervention; and (3) develop research management and leadership skills by supervising and training undergraduate student helpers from various disciplines.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2024, or until the post is filled.
Full-time Research Assistant II at the Speech, Language and Reading Lab in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong (Ref.: 526064) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Job advertisement on university page: https://jobs.hku.hk/en/job/526064/fulltime-research-assistant-ii-at-the-speech-language-and-reading-lab-in-the-faculty-of-education
The Speech, Language and Reading Lab at the University of Hong Kong is seeking full-time Research Assistant II who is interested in developing cutting-edge technologies to promote language, reading, and socio-emotional development in children with special educational needs (SEN).
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline. They should possess adequate knowledge and experience in software development, including creating and maintaining codebases, database structure, and backend operations. Expertise in programming languages such as Python and Javascript is required. Applicants should have a strong ability to prioritize and work under pressure; a strong sense of motivation, responsibility, and a knack for accuracy and attention to detail; excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; the ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
The appointee will work closely with an interdisciplinary research team comprising educational and developmental psychologists, speech-language pathologists, linguists, computer engineers and cognitive neuroscientists, with a range of research skills and capacities in clinical assessment and intervention for children with dyslexia and/or autism. Specifically, the appointee will be provided with the opportunity to (1) develop front-end architecture, (2) create servers and databases for functionality; and (3) develop research management and leadership skills by supervising and training undergraduate student helpers from various disciplines.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2024, or until the post is filled.
Part-time Research Assistant II at the Speech, Language and Reading Lab in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 526197) (to commence as soon as possible for four to five months)
Job advertisement on university page: https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/job/526197/parttime-student-research-assistant
The Speech, Language and Reading Lab at the University of Hong Kong is seeking applicants for the role of part-time Research Assistant II who are interested in using computational methods to investigate human memories and behaviors.
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in Mathematics, Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related discipline. They should have 1) a good command of written and spoken English or Chinese, and 2) good interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. They should be proficient in programming, with strong skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, Java, or C#. Postgraduate students are welcome to apply.
The appointee will work closely with the Project Investigator to develop a computational model for modelling human memory systems and learning behaviors. The appointee will be responsible for coordinating and conducting project-related activities such as literature review, model simulation, data analysis, and other duties as assigned.
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time basis. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start and continue until April 30, 2024, or continue until the post is filled.
Part-time Student Research Assistant at the Speech, Language and Reading Lab in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 526196) (to commence as soon as possible for four to five months)
Job advertisement on university page: https://jobs.hku.hk/cw/en/job/526196/parttime-student-research-assistant
The Speech, Language and Reading Lab at the University of Hong Kong is seeking applicants for the role of part-time Student Research Assistant who are interested in using computational methods to investigate human memories and behaviors.
Applicants should be undergraduate or postgraduate students in Mathematics, Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related discipline. They should have a good command of written and spoken English or Chinese. They should be proficient in programming, with strong skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, Java, or C#.
The appointee will work closely with the Project Investigator to develop a computational model for modelling human memory systems and learning behaviors. The appointee will be responsible for conducting project-related activities such as literature review, model simulation, data analysis, and other duties as assigned.
The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary part-time basis. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start and continue until April 30, 2024, or continue until the post is filled.