Research Officer (AI and Industry Collaboration)

Ref.: 534758

Work type: Full-time

Department: Faculty of Business and Economics (07030)

Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff

Research Officer (AI and Industry Collaboration) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 534758), to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary term or a two-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The appointee will play a pivotal role in supporting AI-related research activities and will serve as the key liaison between the research team and partner firms. Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing research projects conducted in collaboration with industry partners;
• Identifying and serving as the primary point of contact between academic researchers and industry collaborators;
• Collecting data and relevant case materials resulting from these partnerships;
• Creating and preparing materials related to AI courses and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in a relevant discipline, such as Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. They should demonstrate a strong combination of business acumen and technical expertise in AI and machine learning. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in industry-academic collaboration or project management will be highly regarded.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed-term will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until (one month from the posting date), or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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