Assistant Officer (Project Administration)
Reference No: RDC-20250729
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology R and D Corporation Limited (the Company) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (the University). The Company has been serving as the vehicle for commercialization and exploitation of the research conducted at the University. The Company provides contractual, financial and administrative support for the University's technology transfer, collaborative research and consulting activities with the industry.
Job Description
The appointee is expected to:
• provide support in both pre- and post-contract administration, including license and research contracts;
• assist in document preparation to secure government funding, including documents for tender, cash rebate, and RAISe+;
• liaise, coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders including various HKUST departments and external clients;
• review project budget for compliance with the Company’s and University’s policies and practices;
• maintain an accurate database for contract-related information;
• assist in the preparation of reports; and
• perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Company.
Requirements
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably with 3 years of work experience in higher education. Candidates must be confident, proactive, and highly organized with the ability to work both independently as well as in a team environment. Attention to details and quality, along with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook, are essential. Good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, are required. Experience in managing contract databases 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 the contract. Successful applicant will be hired as an employee of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology R and D Corporation Limited.
Procedures
Application forms are obtainable by downloading from the Company’s website (https://rdc.hkust.edu.hk/joinus). Completed application form and resume (including current and expected salary) should be returned to the Company by email (rdcrecruit@ust.hk) on or before 12 August 2025. We thank applicants for their interest but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.