UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FACILITY IN CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS (UCEA) 

Scientific Officer (Specialized in Elemental Analysis) (Ref. 20052810-IE) 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) manage the general operations and safety of UCEA, and provide technical support to its stakeholders; 

(b) be responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring and maintenance of the Multi-Collector-ICP-MS, XRF, HT-TGA, and auxiliary equipment; 

(c) instruct users on the usage of equipment for routine analyses, and take an active part in the development of analytical methods and protocols; 

(d) perform sample pretreatment, analyses and maintenance related to elemental analysis, especially on the applications of Multi-Collector-ICP-MS; 

(e) assist teaching staff to conduct laboratory sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students; 

(f) liaise with different parties of the University and external organizations; and 

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of UCEA or his delegates. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should: 

(a) possess at least a master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Instrumental Analysis, Environmental Science, or related disciplines; 

(b) have five years’ relevant experience, including at least three years’ post-qualification experience; 

(c) be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English, and preferably with fluency in Chinese including Putonghua and Cantonese; and 

(d) have strong analytical skills, good interpersonal and communication skills. 

Preference will be given to those who have a PhD degree in the above-stated disciplines, and with research and/or work experience with Multi-Collector-ICP-MS, XRF and HT-TGA in laboratories of tertiary institutions. 

[Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.] 

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 Thursday, 11 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.