Research Assistant I/II (holding the functional title of Project Executive/Project Assistant) in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 519794) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a recognized Bachelor’s degree, preferably with 1-2 years’ work experience. They should be versatile in general office administration and project management. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); good organizational, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently to meet tight deadline; and competence in performing administrative duties ad collaborating with different stakeholders. The should be attentive to details, self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently as well as in a team. Those with less experience and/or lower qualification may be appointed as Research Assistant II. Shortlisted candidates might be invited to attend a written test and an interview.
The appointee will participate in the coordination of research projects on global health protection and personalized medicine. He/She will provide general administrative and secretarial support to the research team on a wide range of matters. He/She will liaise with multiple external service vendors and internal stakeholders (e.g. finance, human resources, public relations), provide executive support to the Principal Investigators, and perform other duties as assigned. Enquiries about the duties of the posts should be sent to ksmleung@hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible, and continue until June 22, 2023, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
