Research Assistant

Job Description - Research Assistant (230003AA)

Description

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has launched an AI education project in 2019, namely CUHK Jockey Club AI for the Future Project, which aims to mainstream AI education through maintaining a sustainable AI education ecosystem among Hong Kong secondary schools. Led by the Faculties of Engineering and Education with funding support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Project has been collaborating with over 160 secondary schools to reach beyond 30,000 students and is now extending to its second phase from 2022 to 2026. The Project engages secondary schools and teachers with provisions of a novel and comprehensive AI curriculum, all-inclusive AI courseware, hands-on learning on an e-platform and AI knowledge enrichment to teachers. To engage the public in AI education, the Project offers a wide diversity of public education events to enhance public understanding towards AI technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or related disciplines.
2. Solid written and verbal skills in English.
3. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Desirable Attributes:

1. Solid knowledge of Artificial Intelligence.
2. Proficiency in Python and experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
3. Passion or experience in teaching, curriculum development, or instructional materials delivery.
4. Strong teaching and presentation skills.
5. Solid written and verbal skills in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).

Responsibilities:

1. Preparing and compiling bilingual manuscripts and contents for AI learning and teaching materials at local secondary levels.
2. Developing courseware for classroom teaching, including AI experiments by Python/Blocky/App Inventor, training deep learning models using Tensorflow/Pytorch, or developing hardware projects using Micro:bit/Huskylens.
3. Delivering on-site trainings, supporting school outreach programmes and extra-curricular activities.
4. Performing other tasks as assigned.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.