Research and Innovation Office
Assistant Manager
(Ref. 260511012-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide administrative and data analysis support for University Research Initiatives, including University Research Facilities (URFs), State Key Laboratories (SKLs) and Chinese National Engineering Research Centers (CNERCs), as well as research data management within the Office;
(b) support the transformation of raw and unstructured data into actionable insights for business intelligence, evaluation, benchmarking and predictive analysis;
(c) liaise with internal and external stakeholders to collect, consolidate and analyse user requirements and usage behaviors, and transform the collected information into meaningful insights to support discovery and informed decision‑making;
(d) assist in the development and enhancement of the Office’s systems and support projects related to data management;
(e) provide administrative and secretarial support for meetings and committees; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Research and Innovation or his/her delegates.
Qualification
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree with at least five years of post-qualification work experience, preferably gained in tertiary institutions, with experience in research project management and data analysis being an advantage;
(b) be able to develop quick solutions using Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Power Platform and other available tools/platforms in the University;
(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being a definite asset;
(d) have good computer literacy, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom;
(e) be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills;
(f) have strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently;
(g) have good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills; and
(h) have a high level of accuracy and professionalism in their work.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 18 May 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 11 May 2026