Research Assistant / Junior Research Assistant

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Assistant or Junior Research Assistant to contribute to neuroscience projects aimed at understanding cognitive and affective dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and training protocol development.

Applicants should have/be (i) a BSc degree or above, preferably in Engineering/Computer Science/Statistics/Psychology or related disciplines; (ii) programming skills/experience and the ability to analyse behavioural and imaging data using MATLAB (experience in software development is a plus); (iii) responsible, organised, efficient, and self-motivated; (iv) strong curiosity and problem-solving skills; and (v) proficient in English and good communication skills (fluency in Cantonese is a plus). Candidates with research experience and knowledge in both psychology, programming (MATLAB/Python), and machine learning will be an advantage.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) subject recruitment; (b) collecting, managing, and analysing EEG data; (c) assisting in research studies design, including neurofeedback training protocol and software development; (d) disseminating research findings through presentations and publications; and (e) performing other tasks as assigned. On-the-job training, international exposure, publication opportunities, and professional development prospects will be provided. Outstanding performance may lead to opportunities for further study.

For further information about the position, please visit http://www.psychiatry.cuhk.edu.hk or contact Dr. Ada WANG at yangwang@cuhk.edu.hk.

Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a full curriculum vitae; (2) a cover letter; and (3) the contact details of two referees.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.