CENTRE FOR ADVANCES IN RELIABILITY AND SAFETY LIMITED

Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety Limited (CAiRS), initiated by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is established in 2020 with its operation located in the Hong Kong Science Park, New Territories, Hong Kong. The mission of CAiRS is to bridge academic and industrial counterparts to introduce and implement artificial intelligence methods and prognostic techniques to advance reliability and safety. The goal of the Centre is to improve reliability and safety of critical components and devices, products, systems and sub-systems designed, commissioned and/or manufactured by Hong Kong companies and enterprises. More information about the company can be found at http://www.cairs.hk.

Postdoctoral Fellow (Ref. No.: CAiRS-R21/P5.1 - Sharable knowledge database)

[Appointment period: each for thirty-six months]

Research Associate (Ref. No.: CAiRS- R22/P5.1 - Sharable knowledge database)

[Appointment period: each for thirty-six months]

Duties
The appointees will report to the Project Leader and the Centre Director or his delegate (currently Programme Manager) and perform research and related work in the development of industry data to contribute to and enhance overall product/system safety and reliability.

The Postdoctoral Fellow appointee will be required to:

1. convert/conceptualize industrial pain point/motivation to a good structure AI research;
2. team up with a group of postdoctoral researchers with specific expertise to set the research directions;
3. coordinate, disseminate, and communicate internally and externally the research plan;
4. drive to reach the reliability and safety objectives;
5. prepare and publish relevant research papers in high-tier peer-reviewed journals; and
6. perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his delegates.

The Research Associate appointee will be required to:

1. plan industrial pain point/motivation to a good structure AI research; 2.
2. team up with a group of postdoctoral researchers with specific expertise to implement the research work and experiment;
3. drive to reach the reliability and safety objectives within scheduled timeline;
4. report project work issues and support devising of project proposal and report; and
5. perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his delegates.

Qualifications
Applicants for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow should have a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification in Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.

Applicants for the post of Research Associate should have a master’s degree in Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computing Science or a relevant field.

For both posts, applicants should also have/ be:

1. knowledge of database, machine/deep learning applied research, python/pytorch programming;
2. well-organized, capable to work under pressure and able to handle multi-tasking assignments in a multidisciplinary team;
3. excellent interpersonal skills; and
4. good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage.

Fresh graduates are also welcome.

Salary:

• The maximum monthly salary allowance is HK$23,000 for research talents with a master degree and HK$35,000 for those with a doctoral degree.
• An additional monthly living allowance of HK$10,000 will be provided to research talents with a doctoral degree.

What you enjoy at CAiRS: 

We offer highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, in addition to the following benefits:

• 5-day work
• Staff's entitlement to paid annual leave will increase progressively according to the Centre’s guideline
• Flexible working hours (for researchers)
• Medical & dental insurance
• Excellent and friendly office environment (newly renovated and next to seashore)
• Work-life balance
• Free drinks and snacks in office

What you enjoy at Science Park: 

• Shuttle bus to Science Park from various locations in HK
• Recreational facilities in Science Park, e.g. gym and swimming pool
• Can apply for studio apartment in InnoCell (a smart living and co-creation space designed for I&T talents in Science Park) subject to availability and eligibility

Application Guidelines

1. Please return the completed application form, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, to the CAiRS by email to careers@cairs.hk 
2. Application form can be downloaded from here.
3. The CAiRS reserves the right to fill or not to fill the position. The personal data in relation to your application will be used by CAiRS to assess your suitability for assuming the position you are applying for, and to determine the remuneration and benefits package, if applicable.
4. Please read the “Personal Information Collection Statement for Recruitment” before completing the application form.
5. The CAiRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.
6. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.