Post-doctoral Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences,[]

Post-doctoral Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, The Faculty of Dentistry The University of Hong Kong is inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow/ Senior Research Assistant in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, The Faculty of Dentistry. Duties And Responsibilities The appointee will join a multidisciplinary team led by the Principal Investigator to develop AI‐driven navigation systems in robotic implant surgery. The duties include but not limited to: designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance C++/C# software modules for real-time control, sensor fusion, and data analysis; developing unity‐based visualization and user-interaction interfaces, including 3D modelling, physics integration, and cross-platform deployment (PC, mobile, AR); integrating and deploying AR navigation applications on Microsoft HoloLens, covering spatial mapping, SLAM pipelines, Mixed Reality Toolkit customization, and performance tuning under hardware constraints; collaborating on robot motion planning, path optimization, and sensor data processing algorithms; implementing and testing ROS nodes, embedded controllers, and closed-loop control routines on prototype hardware; preparing technical reports, delivering presentations to stakeholders, and contributing to journal and conference publications; and supporting project coordination, mentoring junior research staff, and liaising with clinical or industrial partners for system integration and field trials. Qualifications And Experience possess a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline; demonstrate strong programming proficiency in C++ and/or C#, with a solid grasp of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and debugging tools; familiar with medical image processing (vtk and ITK), medical device communication protocol (OpenIGTLink) and open-source medical imaging computing platform like Slicer3D; possess hands-on experience with Unity 3D development, including rendering, animation, UI systems, optimization, and cross-platform builds; experience in developing and deploying AR applications on Microsoft HoloLens, including MRTK or equivalent frameworks, SLAM integration, and user-interface design; show a strong theoretical and practical background in robotics and automation—specifically motion planning, path optimization, sensor fusion, or robot learning—ideally with ROS or embedded systems experience; proficient in written and spoken English; good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential; self–motivation and the ability to meet tight project deadlines are required; and experience with medical device protocols, clinical validation, or collaborations with healthcare professionals will be advantageous. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 1 year with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How To Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site and upload an up-to-date C.V., including a list of publications, software projects and references, a cover letter summarizing research interests, relevant experience and availability, and sample code or links to repositories (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) demonstrating Unity, C++, C#, or AR work (optional but preferred). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 15, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Orani, Sardegna, IT

Posted Date: 10/23/2025