Senior Officer, Research Office at Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Grant Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Client-Focused Service, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Integrity, Proactivity, Maturity

Industry

Higher Education

Description

RESEARCH OFFICE Senior Officer (25260486) The Research Office (RO) delivers central administrative services across a broad spectrum of research support, including grants and funding schemes, research ethics, integrity and policy, research committees, research culture and infrastructure, and institution-level partnerships and collaborations. We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, and service-oriented professional to join our team as Senior Officer. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the University’s research mission by managing a diverse portfolio of research grants, ensuring compliance with funder and institutional requirements, enhancing administrative processes, and fostering a collaborative and high-integrity research environment. Responsibilities: Administer a broad portfolio of local and international external research grants throughout their lifecycle—from application through to close-out; Serve as a liaison between researchers, internal units (e.g., Finance, Legal, Faculties), and external funding bodies on grant-related matters; Coordinate research ethics submissions and ensure timely compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements; Support the development and implementation of strategic research initiatives and institutional collaborations; Provide administrative and secretariat support to research committees, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, reports, data analyses, and briefing papers; and Undertake other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Research Office. Requirements A good bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education or a related sector; Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); Core competencies: High sense of responsibility, integrity, and problem-solving ability; Strong stakeholder engagement and client-focused service orientation; Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; Proactivity, maturity, meticulousness, readiness to accept challenges, capability in multitasking and independence at work; Proven track record in end-to-end research grant management; Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently under pressure; and Immediate availability is an advantage. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of 2 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 interview 8 weeks after submission of application 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. Closing date: 8 February 2026 (or until the position is filled)

Responsibilities

The Senior Officer will manage a diverse portfolio of research grants and ensure compliance with funder and institutional requirements. They will also coordinate research ethics submissions and provide administrative support to research committees.