School of Optometry
Project Administrative Assistant (Full-time/Half-time/Part-time) (several posts)
(Ref. 260505001)
[Appointment period: each for four to twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Effectiveness of bright light therapy, myopic defocus, atropine and combinations for controlling myopic eye growth in schoolchildren: A randomized control trial (follow-up phase)”. They will be required to:
(a) provide administrative support to the project including scheduling appointments with research subjects to participate in the project;
(b) prepare documentation of the project; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics; or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects / “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics;
(b) have a good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese;
(c) have good communication skills and a willingness to learn; and
(d) be a good team player and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with customer service experience.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. 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 appointments, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointments, the remuneration rate is HK$100 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 12 May 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 5 May 2026