HKUST VisLab

The HKUST VisLab is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of data visualization, driven by a passion for transformative research with far-reaching impact.

Project Overview

Digital Twin is dedicated to creating virtual representations of real-world environments using advanced simulation and data integration techniques, aiming to drive smarter decision-making through immersive analytics. At its core, Digital Twin bridges the physical and digital realms by presenting real-world data in a virtual format, assisting in real-world decision-making, with changes in the physical world reflected in digital information.

Currently, we have three ongoing digital twin projects. The first project, Digital Campus, acts as a data-driven platform to monitor real-time crowd movements and facility statuses, providing a smart campus experience that supports informed decision-making while ensuring user privacy. The second project aims to establish a digital twin for Hong Kong's Coastline. We use real-time sensor data to predict extreme storm surges and aid in disaster management. The third project, focused on the Greater Bay Area, creates an earth system digital twin to manage renewable energy resources, support sustainable urban planning, and includes educational games for public outreach and awareness. We involve cutting-edge technologies including big data, AI, immersive visual analytics, and rendering technologies to foster smarter digital twin solutions.

We Need You!

We are looking for potential PhD and MPhil students and provide multiple vacancies for research assistants and full-time developers. The responsibilities and requirements for each position are listed as follows.

Postdoc Researchers

  • Must have a PhD in computer science or related field with independent research ability in relevant areas.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills for presenting findings and collaborating on projects.
  • Proficient in programming, particularly in data visualization, web development, AR/VR, or AI.
  • Experience in student supervision and grant writing is preferred.
  • Prior experience or skills in the specified research directions/projects is advantageous.

PhD students

  • Must have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
  • Must have a strong interest and enthusiasm for the above research areas.
  • Must have excellent academic performance.
  • Preference will be given to those with the necessary experience or skills in the aforementioned research directions/projects.

MPhil students

  • Have good academic achievement.
  • Preference will be given to those with the necessary experience or skills in the aforementioned research directions/projects.

Research assistant/Developer

  • Work full-time (must have graduated or will graduate before the contract starts)
  • Must have a strong interest and enthusiasm for the above research areas.

Contract Duration

1-year contract (renewable based on performance after contract expiration).

Job Description

You will play a pivotal role in creating and refining immersive analytical experiences for our Digital Twin projects. Your responsibilities will include:

Essential skills

  • Strong knowledge and passion for scientific visualization, with preferred experience in the field.
  • Proficiency in data processing, analysis, and visualizations.
  • Proficiency in Unity or Unreal Engine development, with a deep understanding of the engine's main 3D features and key technical implementation principles, including the rendering pipeline

Bonus Points

  • Solid foundation in computer graphics.
  • Understanding of LLM (Large Language Model) application development, 3D reconstruction, and the application of machine learning and computer vision technologies in VR/AR environments.
  • Complete game development project experience, familiar with gameplay development, and proficient in creating and optimizing at least one UI system.
  • Proficiency in at least one general VR development framework (e.g., OpenVR, Oculus SDK, SteamVR) and one AR development framework (e.g., ARKit, ARCore).

Salary

Postdoc Researchers

  • A monthly salary of 32,000 HKD

PhD/MPhil students

  • A monthly studentship of 18,000 Hong Kong dollars.
  • For excellent PhD students, we can assist you in applying for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), which provides an annual stipend of 331,000 Hong Kong dollars.
  • Travel allowance for attending conferences

Research assistant/Full-time developer

  • Entry-level RA/developer: 18K - 25K HKD/month
  • Experienced developer: 25K - 40K HKD/month

What We Offer

  • 12 days of additional paid holidays every year.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Exclusive access to mentorship from top researchers who are pioneers in the visualization field.

Work Location

HKUST campus

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above positions, please send your resume to vislab-hiring@outlook.com with the subject Digital Twin + [Job position] + [Your Name]. You can include your GitHub link and past project experiences to help us understand you better!

Application Deadline

We will begin reviewing applications shortly and will continue until the position is filled. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.