Assistant Manager, Research Office
On-site · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Job Summary
Assistant Manager in the Research Office will administer internal and external research grant schemes (infrastructure, publication support, talent awards, student research) and manage research ethics administration (clinical and animal) including committee/secretariat matters; liaise with funding bodies and internal units on grant applications and management; maintain grant data and prepare statistical reports; support the full external-grant workflow from call announcements to submission and project completion within set timelines; requires strong English and Chinese (Putonghua) skills, proficiency with AI tools, and solid project-management capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- A recognised bachelor's degree or above
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the higher education sector
- Experience in research grant administration, RGC and other external schemes and/or research ethics administration is an advantage
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance work efficiency and quality
- Good project management and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently
- A strong sense of responsibility, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to multitask and handle complexity
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