Research Institute for Microbiology
Assistant Officer
(Ref. 260917005-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to provide secretarial support to the Director of Research Institute for Microbiology (RIM), one of the constituent research units under the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research. The appointee will also be required to:
(a) provide administrative support to RIM’s daily operation;
(b) coordinate visits, scholarly events, and other occasions;
(c) handle information flow and maintain an effective record and filing system;
(d) handle sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manner;
(e) update the website and publish the updated information of RIM through different media;
(f) provide secretarial support to committee and meetings;
(g) liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of RIM or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a good recognised degree with some relevant post-qualification experience;
(b) have good communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills;
(c) be well-organised and attentive to details;
(d) be able to work independently and handle sensitive matters with alertness and prudence;
(e) have good computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing; and
(f) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage.
Preference will be given to those with three years or more of solid relevant work experience in tertiary institutions.
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 24 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 17 September 2026