Executive Officer I (Grants Management) (Ref. 240002NZ) (Closing date: October 29, 2024)

Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services 

The appointee will be responsible for (a) managing and administering various local and non-local research funding schemes and awards; (b) developing promotional and supportive activities in research grant facilitation; (c) liaising with internal Units/Departments and external funding bodies; (d) preparing statistical reports and papers; and (e) supervising the supporting staff. 

Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree or above; (ii) fulfilled the English language requirements set out on the website: https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/languageforeo; (iii) at least 8 years’ post-qualification executive experience, preferably in research grant management at higher education institutions; (iv) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); (v) excellent organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills; (vi) strong self-motivation, proactive work attitude, and competence in multitasking; (vii) the ability to work independently and under pressure; and (viii) strong computer literacy. Solid experience in writing reports and papers is preferred. Prior experience in the management of Mainland China research grants will be advantageous. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to 2 years (with contract-end gratuity for a 2-year contract), renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

applicants must submit copies of certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and/or academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Application Procedure
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.