Part-Time Technical Assistant – 3D Game Developer (R7501) (A&SS)

Job title: Part-Time Technical Assistant – 3D Game Developer (R7501) (A&SS)

Company: Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Job description: Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences:Part-Time Technical Assistant – 3D Game Developer (R7501) (A&SS) (Ref: 24002B5)Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe appointees shall mainly assist the research team in a research project “Virtual Reality-based Driving Training System” (R7501). The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Designing and developing VR-based training system using Unity;
• Creating 2D/3D/audio game assets for the use of the system;
• Integrating machine learning based algorithm into the system;
• Assisting the Principal Investigator/supervisors to prepare experiments; and
• Conducting other ad-hoc research activities as instructed by the Principal Investigator.

CandidatesCandidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• Full-time undergraduate of University, preferably in Creative/Interactive Media, Computer Science, or any related;
• Intermediate knowledge and experience in Unity/Unreal development and Unity C# / Unreal C++ programing is a must for the role of 3D Game Developer;
• Understanding of interactive 3D simulation in virtual reality or augmented reality would be an advantage;
• Intermediate knowledge on research and developing machine learning based computer vision application will be an advantage;
• Fresh graduates are welcome, and candidates who have intention to pursue a research postgraduate degree is preferable;
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, organized, responsible, self-motivated, able to meet deadlines and work independently; and
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for AppointmentSuccessful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract. Payment will be made on hourly basis. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. Candidates will work not more than 17 hours per week for the period between 2 Dec 2024 and 30 March 2025.To ApplyCandidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. Please contact Dr. William Lai at 3120-2531 for enquiries about the post.https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24002B5Closing date of application: 10 Nov 2024The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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Location: Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong

Job posting date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:40:19 GMT

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