Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties, it offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes in arts, business and social sciences. Lingnan’s liberal arts education is characterised by a broad-based interdisciplinary curriculum with specialised disciplinary studies; close student-staff relationship; a vibrant residential campus; ample global learning opportunities; active community engagement and multifarious workplace experience. The University also offers postgraduate programmes up to doctoral level in various disciplines. Applications are now invited for the following post:

Project Officer/Research Assistant

Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Centre

(Post Ref.: 18/36/W)

The mission of the Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Centre (PSEC) of Lingnan University is to promote policy-related research on economic development of Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland. The appointee will provide support in research projects and the student internship/training schemes. The appointee will also be responsible for coordinating training schemes, seminars/symposiums and any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor Degree in Economics, Social Science, English Language and Literature, Translation or related discipline with at least one years of post-qualification working experience; (ii) strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese are essential; (iii) strong statistical skills; (iv) self-motivation and an independent work attitude; (v) strong team spirit; and (vi) the ability to work under pressure. Priority will be given to the applicants with experience in website design and maintenance, translation and coordinating the large-sized event and student internship scheme.

Salary and Benefits

Commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund.

Appointment will be made on contract basis for one year commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to send (1) full covering letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) IELTS results; (4) copies of academic certificates; and (5) reference letters together with (6) a completed application form (Form R2 which is obtainable at http://www.LN.edu.hk/hr/employment-opportunities/application-forms) to the Human Resources Office, Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by post or by email: recruit@LN.edu.hk (as attachment in PDF or MS Word format). Please specify the post/level you are applying for and quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Further information on PSEC, please visit the web site : http://LN.edu.hk/psec/. Enquiries can be directed to recruit@LN.edu.hk.

Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.