Job Description

INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND TRANSLATION

Assistant Project Manager (25260618)

The Institute for Innovation and Translation (IIT) is set out with the vision to support the University in pioneering innovation and technology translation. With the mission to drive strategic alliances, collaborations, multidisciplinary research and development and their applications, IIT consists of two sections, namely Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Technology Translation, which will provide all-rounded business development and translational research support for the University in response to the challenges and opportunities worldwide and also specifically under the aegis of the government’s priority on innovation and technology development.

Report to the Director of Technology Translation or his/her delegate(s), the candidate will station at an off-campus office located at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks providing support to various project management and administrative duties to achieve the objectives of IIT.

Responsibilities:

The appointee will perform the following duties:

• To provide support and conduct research in designated projects, especially biomedical engineering projects;
• To support IIT’s overall initiatives in promoting technology translation, research and development collaborations, project management, and assist with various activities in fostering applications of innovations in the global community;
• To assist in carrying out comprehensive research project management and administrative support in different technology areas as necessary for the Section; and
• To liaise with other members of the IIT, the University, and external parties in providing various supports.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree or above from a recognised university in science or engineering field;
• At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in research, project management, coordination with stakeholders including funding bodies, monitoring project progress and reporting;
• Experience in the tertiary education sector and / or in technology related areas will be considered a plus;
• Being a passionate and dynamic individual with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, attentive to details, and a self-starter with ability to work under pressure; and
• Excellent in writing both English and Chinese, and verbal communication skills in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of up to two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.