Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Scientific Officer (Temporary Appointment)
(Ref. 240513008)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide teaching support in undergraduate and postgraduate tutorials and practicals of chemistry subjects including but not limited to Applied Chemistry, Chromatographic Analysis, Analytical Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry;
(b) provide guidance and technical support to final-year projects related to chemical testing of food, consumer products, childcare products, toys, etc., by using different analytical equipment;
(c) manage and maintain different advanced and sophisticated analytical equipment;
(d) train students and research personnel to operate selected analytical equipment;
(e) support research activities and manage teaching laboratories;
(f) support marketing and promotional activities of the Department and the University; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology or related disciplines;
(b) have at least five years' relevant experience in the operation of major instruments such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Mass Spectrometry (MS), nanoparticle analyzer, elemental analyzer, etc.;
(c) be highly proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese, preferably with fluency in Putonghua;
(d) have a high level of creativity in research and teaching in his/her field; and
(e) be able to demonstrate effective classroom teaching skills.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 20 May 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 13 May 2024