Research and Innovation Office
Assistant Manager
(Ref. 260529008)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide administrative support to the University’s central laboratories, academies and research facilities, and manage their research projects and schemes;
(b) provide administrative and secretarial support to related committees and research facilities, as well as relevant support to external parties, systems and section head;
(c) co-ordinate and communicate with both internal and external committees and research facilities;
(d) prepare regular reports and presentations summarising research information for management and stakeholders;
(e) manage research projects in the project management system; 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 relevant post-qualification work experience, preferably with experience in university administration and research facility management;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;
(c) have good computer literacy and be familiar with MS Office;
(d) possess positive attitude and good interpersonal skills;
(e) be creative, highly independent and self-motivated; and
(f) be willing to learn and take on new responsibilities with a strong sense of ownership.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.
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 12 June 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 29 May 2026