School of Optometry
Research Associate / Research Assistant (Full-time/Half-time/Part-time)
(Ref. 240426013)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project – “Progressive myopia treatment evaluation for NaturalVue multifocal contact lens trial (PROTECT)”. He/She will be required to:
(a) undertake eye examination;
(b) assist in clinical trials of myopia control; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicant for the Research Associate post should have a master’s degree in Optometry or a good honours degree in the said discipline with three or more years of research/relevant experience.
Applicant for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in the above-mentioned discipline or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) be registerable with the Optometrists Board of the HKSAR; and
(b) have good communication skills.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Dennis Tse Yan-yin at telephone number 2766 6096 or via email at dennis.tse@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time and half-time appointment, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment, the remuneration rates are HK$173 per hour for the post of Research Associate and HK$122 per hour for the post of Research Assistant.
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 May 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 26 April 2024