Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Project Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) (two posts)
(Ref. 260813013)
[Appointment period: each for three to six months]
Duties
The appointees will assist the project leader in the research project - “Using data to transform diabetes care and patient lives”. They will be required to:
(a) perform administrative support and research work as required for the project, including dietary assessment and nutrition analysis; and
(b) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) an honours degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or a related discipline or an equivalent qualification;
(b) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) hands-on experience in collecting and analysing dietary data;
(d) good organisational skills; and
(e) the ability to work independently.
Applicants are invited to contact Dr Hui Lai Ling, Connie at telephone number 3400 8785 or via email at llhui@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
For full-time appointment(s), a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
For part-time appointment(s), the remuneration rate is HK$125 per hour.
Consideration of applications will commence on 20 August 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 13 August 2026