School of Optometry
Project Associate / Project Assistant (two posts)
(Ref. 260526002)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Vision for tomorrow eye care project”. They will be required to:
(a) provide administrative and logistics support to the project;
(b) lead and manage the coordination of activities and events;
(c) lead and assist in planning, designing and developing publicity materials;
(d) compile statistical reports and maintain database;
(e) attend meetings and take minutes;
(f) handle enquiries from staff, students and external parties; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Project Associate post should have a master’s degree or a good honours degree with three or more years of relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Project Assistant post should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have good computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have good interpersonal, communication and task management skills;
(d) be a good team player and able to work independently; and
(e) be self-motivated and organised.
Preference will be given to those with a healthcare-related degree/working experience, and/or working experience gained in higher education institutions.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Henry Chan at telephone number 2766 7937 or via email at henryhl.chan@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 2 June 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 26 May 2026