School of Optometry
Research Associate / Research Assistant
(Ref. 250819013)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Meta-analysis of peripheral defocus and diffusion based myopia control lenses”. He/She will be required to:
(a) perform data collection and administrative works;
(b) communicate with and handle enquiries from staff and external parties; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants 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 work experience.
Applicants for the Research Assistant post should have an honours degree in the above-mentioned discipline or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have good computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing;
(b) have good interpersonal, communication and task management skills;
(c) be a good team player and able to work independently; and
(d) be self-motivated and organised.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Leung Tsz Wing at telephone number 2766 4268 or via email at tw15leung@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 26 August 2025 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 19 August 2025