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Research Engineer / Assistant Research Engineer (2 positions)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Full-time Hong Kong, Kowloon Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Posted:
June 06, 2026
Location:
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Job Description

Job Posting Details

The HKUST VisLab is recruiting two Research Engineers/Assistant Research Engineers to join an ongoing VR + AI education project funded by the Quality Education Fund. The project develops an AI-assisted virtual reality English speaking training system for secondary school students, integrating immersive VR environments with AI-based speech feedback and analytics to support self-directed language learning.

Depending on individual expertise, appointees will focus on either of two streams: VR/Unity Development, or AI/Speech and NLP Systems.

Job Duties

VR / Unity Development:

  • Immersive environment and asset creation – designing and developing 3D assets, character models, and interactive classroom or laboratory environments within the Unity engine
  • UI/UX and interaction design – designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces and spatial interaction mechanisms for the VR English learning system

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Posted: June 06, 2026
    Deadline: July 16, 2026