Post-doctoral Research Fellow Opportunities in CUHK BME This application is open all year round. Several PrincipalInvestigators in BME Department are recruiting Post-doctoral Research Fellowsin their research groups.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in related fields andshould be from Top 10 universities in their countries or a well-recogniseduniversity among the top 100 institutions for related subjects in the latestpublication of world university ranking tables, including the QuacquarelliSymonds World University Rankings, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (AcademicRanking of World Universities) or Times Higher Education World UniversityRankings.

4 Job Openings are available as follows :

Opening 1

Principal Investigator : Professor Raymond Tong

Project Title / Lab Name : Soft Robotics for Upper-Limb andLower-Limb Rehabilitation

Abstract / Description :

This project aims to develop a 3D-printed soft robotic(hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, knee, ankle) for rehabilitation trainingbased on the technology in Soft-Elastic Composite Actuator and intention-drivencontrol system to facilitate neuroplasticity in the brain.

The objectives ofthis project are : (i) to facilitate better hand, upper limb and lower limb recoveryon more stroke survivors and elderly in society with the soft robotic design,(ii) to 3D-print soft robotics with our advanced design and control algorithmto provide more function tasks training.

Stroke remains the global leading causes of long-termdisabilities. As a result, the role of rehabilitation robotics becomesincreasingly prominent in enhancing the quality of life(QOL) of the strokesurvivors.

However, current metal robotic system seems to be very restricted indesign due to the motor size and weight. This limitation also affects thetraining tasks that can be done using the device.

Soft robotics, on the otherhand is a new approach, which are more compliant and can provide more degree offreedoms to generate more upper limb functions.

This project will continuouslysupport the leading role in rehabilitation robotic development; and launch thenew advanced healthcare products and services in the region and overseas.

Job Requirements :

Soft robotsdesign; Signal processing; Control algorithm design; or Stroke rehabilitation.

Job Duties :

3) writing journal papersand reports, (4) analysing data; and (5) performing other tasks as assigned bythe supervisor.

Contact :

Applicants may seek more information from Dr. Ling-fungYeung at lfyeung link.cuhk.edu.hk, Mr. Kelvin Heung at 1155033948 link.

cuhk.edu.hkor Professor Raymond Tong at kytong cuhk.edu.hk.

Opening 2

Principal Investigator : Professor Raymond Tong

Project Title / Lab Name : Simultaneous Dual-Task CyclingExercise Training on Cognitive Function for the Elderly

Abstract / Description :

Cognitive decline is related to ageing, which can progressto become mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Hong Kong is facing theageing population challenge and we would like to keep the elderly to have agood quality of life and independence.

Maintaining cognitive function will beessential and important. Regular exercise has been shown to provide somecognitive benefits in healthy and cognitively impaired elderly, but thetraining type and intensity are remaining vary and unclear.

Dual-task cognitivetraining software (game, VR or AR) has also shown a positive benefit tocognitive function in the elderly.

Recent studies showed that combinedexercise-cognitive simultaneously has better beneficial effects on cognitivefunction.

Cycling is a safe aerobic exercise. The new system can adjust thetraining intensity based on the real-time muscle activities (electromyography,EMG) to provide aerobic exercise, and together with simultaneous dual-taskcognitive training.

It should provide an effective and safe platform for theelderly to improve their cognitive function. The system will be easy to installand the subject can safely conduct the exercise without involving a lot ofmanpower, which will be cost effective in providing a better quality ofhealthcare training in promoting cognitive health.

Job Requirements :

Cognitive; Signal processing; Control algorithm design; or Strokerehabilitation.

Job Duties :

and (5)performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Contact :

Applicants may seek more information from Mr. Kenry Leung atkenry.leung cuhk.edu.hk or ProfessorRaymond Tong at kytong cuhk.edu.hk .

Opening 3

Principal Investigator : Prof. Renjie Zhou

Project Title / Lab Name : Laser Metrology and BiomedicineLaboratory

Abstract / Description :

The Laser Metrology and Biomedicine Laboratory at TheChinese University of Hong Kong has 2 postdoc positions starting immediately.

Candidates with the passion to work on developing cutting-edge research in ishighly encouraged to apply. The initial appointment is for 1 year, and it willrenewed for another 1 year or more subject to satisfying performance.

Interested candidates should directly contact Prof. Zhou (rjzhou cuhk.edu.hk)with CV that contains education background, working experience, publicationrecords, and a list of 2-3 referees.

Job Requirements :

2) biomedicaloptics; (3) precision instrumentation; (4) optical imaging instrumentation; (5)image processing.

Job Duties :

Successful applicants will be expected to work on developinghigh speed and high sensitivity 2D and 3D interferometric microscopy systemsfor biomedical imaging and metrology applications.

They are also expected tomentor graduate students and junior researchers in the lab.

Contact :

Applicants may seek more information from Prof. Renjie Zhouat rjzhou cuhk.edu.hk and the lab homepage https : / / www.lambcuhk.org.

Opening 4

Principal Investigator : Professor Scott Yuan

Project Title / Lab Name : Biomedical imaging technologies andtranslational applications

Abstract / Description :

2) AdvancedEndomicroscopy and Computational Optics for translational biomedical imaging;(3) Machine Learning for advanced biomedical imaging functions and quantitativeimage analysis.

Candidates with the passion to work on cutting-edgetranslational researches are highly encouraged to apply. Interested candidatesshould directly contact Prof.

Yuan (wyuan cuhk.edu.hk) with CV that containseducation background, working experience, publication records, and a list of2-3 referees.

Job Requirements :

and (3) good publicationrecord.

Job Duties :

Successful applicants will be expected to work on developing(1) the high-speed and high-sensitivity endomicroscopy systems and (2) theadvanced AI-assisted image processing technologies for translational biomedicalapplications.

They are also expected to mentor graduate students and juniorresearchers in the lab.

Contact : Applicantsmay seek more information from Prof. Yuan at wyuan cuhk.edu.hk.

Opening 5

Principal Investigator : Professor Aaron Ho

Project Title / Lab Name : Plasmonic Lab-on-a-Needle Biosensorfor the Detection of Circulating Tumour Cells

Abstract / Description :

This project aims to explore the possibility of using agold-coated optical fibre probe for label-free detection of immobilisedcirculating tumour cells.

Job Requirements :

PhD with specialisation in optical instrumentation andphotonic biosensors

Job Duties :

Hardware development and biosensing experiments inaccordance to project requirements

Contact : Applicants may seek more information from ProfessorAaron Ho at aaron.ho cuhk.edu.hk

Opening 6

Principal Investigator : Professor Aaron Ho

Project Title / Lab Name : Centrifugal Microfluidics forPoint-of-care Detection of Biomarkers

Abstract / Description :

This project aims to develop a lab-disc instrument platformfor low-cost point-of-care detection of multiple target biomolecules on asingle device.

Job Requirements :

PhD with specialisation in sensor instrumentation andmicrofluidics

Job Duties :

Hardware development and biosensing experiments inaccordance to project requirements

Contact : Applicants may seek more information from ProfessorAaron Ho at aaron.ho cuhk.edu.hk

ENQUIRIES and APPLICATION

Applicantsshall contact with the contact person directly of the job opening for moreinformation.