Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Neurology

Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant I/II in the Division of Neurology of the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine  (Ref.: 531597)

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Stroke Research and Prevention Group of HKU (stroke.hku.hk) to assist in neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis, write-up of the results, as well as training of students
• Apply image analysis skills on clinical and research MRI techniques and sequences to study patients with stroke and dementia, or at risk of these conditions, in large cohort studies as well as randomized controlled trials
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Ph.D. degree or a Master's degree with at least 1 year's post-qualification experience, in Neuroimaging, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related disciplines; candidates holding Bachelor’s degree or with less experience may be considered as Research Assistant I/II
• Experience or keen interest in processing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), such as arterial spin labeling and diffusion tractography using programming scripts, such as Python and C++
• Self-driven, motivated, and creative in designing image analysis pipeline according to project requirements
• A good communication skills with a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in image analysis packages such as Freesurfer, FSL, SPM, or 3DSlicer, or using machine learning or artificial intelligence models would be an advantage 
• Candidates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree are welcomed

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis, 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 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 August 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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