Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Associate Director
Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer
(Post Ref.: 25/128)
Responsibilities
• Assist the senior management in reviewing and formulating the University's strategies and policies in research
• Lead and manage the teams to support the overall research development of the University
• Advise on and oversee research grant applications and administration for both internal and external funding
• Work on contracts and agreements on research matters between the University and collaborating parties, and provide guidance and support to faculty members
• Provide strategic support and coordination for the University's Shenzhen Research Institute and other regional bases in the Mainland
• Plan, organise, and execute key initiatives and events to enhance visibility and engagement with University's research initiatives
• Co-ordinate and prepare reports and data as required
• Manage and oversee the budget, ensuring efficient use of resources
• Manage the daily operations and the team, including staff development and performance management
• Provide secretarial support for the Research Committee and other relevant internal committees/task forces
• Represent the Office in internal and/or external meetings and networks
Requirements
• A good university degree, with at least 12 years' relevant working experience in the higher education sector
• Solid experience in corporate report writing and compiling statistical reports
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills in both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Travelling and site visits may be occasionally required
Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.
Application Procedure (online application only)
Please click “Apply Now” to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.