About the Research Centre
In collaboration with the CityU, the University of Oxford, and the Karolinska Institutet, the Hong Kong Centre for Cerebro-cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE) was established with the support of the ITC-InnoHK Programme to develop new ways to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the world’s leading cause of morbidity and mortality. To address the most pressing health challenges caused by CVD, COCHE focuses on developing innovative technologies such as flexible and wearable devices, biomedical and molecular imaging, nano-biosensing, micro-robotics, healthcare AI systems, and other groundbreaking methods to enable early prevention, diagnosis and intervention of the disease. These technologies can reduce human costs while alleviating the healthcare system's financial and social burdens. Please visit https://www.hkcoche.org/ for more information about COCHE.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and motivated software application developer intern to join our team.
As a software developer intern, you will be assigned to an innovative project that involves developing mobile applications for smart devices to monitor non-invasive blood pressure.
Other primary responsibilities include collaborating with our technical and clinical studies teams to help implement and optimise the current machine learning algorithms and assisting with data collection and clinical trials.
General Qualification
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python and JavaScript; machine learning knowledge is an added advantage.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Doctoral or professional degree
Master's degree
Bachelor’s degree
Remuneration & Duration of Appointment
The remuneration package will be highly competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits for full-time appointments include leave and medical insurance, etc. The possibility of re-appointment after the initial contract period will be based on performance evaluation and mutual agreements.
The application Materials that Should be Included
Application Closing Date:
The post is immediately available. Consideration of applications will be open until the position is filled.
Additional Information/links:
Application Procedures:
Kindly submit your curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter, providing a comprehensive overview of your relevant experience and explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for this position. Additionally, please include your current and expected salary details. Kindly send these documents to hr@hkcoche.org , mentioning the job advertisement number Intern_Software_Engineer. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.