Temporary / Part-time Technical Assistant [R6810] (N&HS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Technical Assistance, Computer Skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases, Detail-Oriented, Hardworking, Responsible, Meeting Deadlines, Independent Work, English, Chinese

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee(s) will assist the Principal Investigator in the research project “In Vitro and In Vivo Study of Gold Nanoparticles and Gold Nanoparticle-Carbapenem Combinations to Combat Carbapenem-Resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates in Hong Kong” (Project No. R6810). The appointee shall mainly be responsible for the following: Performing project coordination; Providing technical assistance in project implementation; and Performing other duties as assigned by the principal investigator. He/she will be normally assigned to work less than 68 hours per 4 consecutive weeks. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence: Undergraduate student in life sciences, or a related discipline; Competent at computer skills and software (e.g. MS Office using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Databases); Detail-oriented, hardworking, responsible, and able to meet deadlines and work independently; and Good command of English and Chinese. Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary full-time / temporary part-time contract. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in a research project focused on studying Gold Nanoparticles against resistant bacteria, primarily by performing project coordination and providing technical assistance during implementation. Duties also include performing other tasks assigned by the principal investigator.