Job Title:        Research Assistant
Department:   Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Job ID:            5057

Job Posting Details

The appointee will work with colleagues from Clear Water Bay Campus and the University’s Mainland Units to (i) support programs and activities of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and the HKUST-Zhongshan Joint Innovation Centre; (ii) coordinate for research grant applications and execution; (iii) provide secretarial support; and (iv) help promote initiatives to faculty, staff, and students in Clear Water Bay Campus through organization of events such as conferences, exhibitions, seminars, workshops and trainings.

He/She may sometimes be required to work outside normal office hours and be assigned with ad-hoc duties. This position is based in HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus.  Regular travel to the Greater Bay Area is required.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or above with at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably on grant application and management, intellectual property management, and administrative support. We are looking for a high calibre person with excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua), good analytical and organizational skills, and good interpersonal and communication skills.  As a team player, the ideal candidate should also be capable of handling multi-tasks, and be able to liaise and network with both external clients and internal offices.  Good IT knowledge with high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is desirable. Prior work experience in tertiary institutions is an advantage. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Monday, 30 December 2019.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.