Scientific Officer / Technical Officer / Assistant Technical Officer
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Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Scientific Officer / Technical Officer / Assistant Technical Officer (Ref. 250611016-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be responsible for all technical tasks and administrative duties for the Environmental Laboratories / the Water and Waste Laboratory. He/She will also be required to:
(a) supervise laboratory sessions, assist in teaching and support research projects carried out in and/or outside the laboratories / workshops of the Department;
(b) provide assistance to academics in charge of the respective laboratories in the management and development of laboratories;
(c) coordinate teaching and research support activities among the laboratories / workshops of the Department;
(d) work closely with the Departmental Health and Safety Officer and the Laboratory Manager to ensure the safety of the laboratories;
(e) provide support to departmental events, e.g. University Information Day, Orientation Day, etc.; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Scientific Officer post should have a recognised PhD degree in a relevant discipline plus at least five years of solid experience in laboratory operation and management.
Applicants for the Technical Officer post should have a recognised degree in a relevant discipline plus at least five years of solid experience in laboratory operation and management.
Applicants for the Assistant Technical Officer post should have a recognised degree, or a diploma in a relevant discipline plus at least three years of relevant experience;
For all posts, applicants should also:
(a) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua;
(b) have strong analytical skills, and good interpersonal and communication skills; and
(c) be a highly responsible individual.
Preference will be given to those with a valid driving license of class 2 or above.
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.
Application
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 18June 2025 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.
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| Job Function | |
| Work Location | Hung Hom |
| Benefits | Gratuity |
| Education |
Degree
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| Skills | Communication |
| Spoken Language | Intermediate Cantonese / Intermediate English / Fluent Mandarin |
| Written Language | Intermediate Chinese / Intermediate English |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Industry | Education / Training |
