DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 

Scientific Officer (Ref. 20051912-E) 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) operate, maintain, repair and calibrate scientific and engineering equipment and software; 

(b) train users on the use of such equipment and software; 

(c) manage research and teaching laboratories in the Department; 

(d) undertake research and consultancy under supervision; 

(e) assist in supervising final year project students; 

(f) assist research personnel in the operation of equipment; 

(g) maintain the assigned laboratories in good condition and comply with the laboratory safety and chemical disposal regulations; and 

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should have: 

(a) a recognised degree, preferably a higher degree, in Science or/and Engineering disciplines with at least 5 years of relevant experience; 

(b) experience in research and engineering project development, preferably in the fields of materials processing or advanced manufacturing technologies; 

(c) experience in chemical and radiation safety;  

(d) good communication and interpersonal skills; and 

(e) good proficiency in English and Chinese. 

Remuneration and 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. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. 

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. The closing date for application is Tuesday, 16 June 2020. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.