The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R\&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies.
It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.
Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I\&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred about 1,600 technologies to the industries and has been granted close to 1,200 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries.
Job Responsibilities
To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):
Assist in ITF or Contract Services R\&D projects as assigned.
Develop deep learning models for smart city and fintech applications.
Develop data analytics systems.
Machine learning models training.
Data collection and cleaning.
Front-end and back-end development.
Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or above in Mathematics, Computational Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant discipline.
At least 1 years of experience in domain knowledge related to machine learning model development for financial applications. Candidates with less experience may be considered for the position of Engineering Associate.
Experience in using tools and environment for developing AI and deep learning models.
Knowledge on SLM, LVLM, LLM, etc.
Experience in programming using Python.
Knowledge in cryptography is a plus.
Live ASTRI values.
The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.
For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.
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Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.
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