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:

Research Assistant I

Science Unit, Core Curriculum and General Education Office

(Post Ref.: 19/108/W)

The appointee will conduct empirical study in the research area of air/noise pollution exposure and health impact. He/she will be primarily responsible for data preparation using Geographical Information System (GIS), literature review, conduct survey, operate equipment for mobile monitoring and perform spatial and statistical analyses. The appointee shall report to the Principal Investigator to produce experimental and analytical findings.

Requirements

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor Degree in or above in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Public Health or relevant disciplines, or equivalent level of study; (ii) proficient communication skills in both written and spoken English; (iii) strong statistical skills; and (iv) self-motivation and an independent work attitude. Priority will be given to the applicants with at least 1 year of research experience in field measurements of air pollution and ability to utilize GIS.

Enquires can be directed to Prof. Paulina Wong (paulinawong@ln.edu.hk) or Ms. Mei Chan (meichan@ln.edu.hk).

Salary and Benefits

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for one year and renewable subject to performance.

Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter, a resume and a completed application form (Form R1 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 MS Word format) by 25 April 2019. Please quote the reference number of the post in all correspondence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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.