IT Specialist (Ref.: H03/2023/11)

Organizational Background 

Digestive malignancies, including gastric, colorectal, liver and esophageal cancers as well as leukemias and lymphomas, are major health burdens in Asian countries. Today, gastrointestinal and liver cancers are becoming more common across Asia due to population aging, growth, and a rise in risk factors ranging from oncogenic pathogen infections to increased smoking and obesity. Under the auspices of the InnoHK initiative, the Centre for Oncology and Immunology aims to harness the power of biotechnology to develop innovative therapies to combat these hard-to-treat malignancies and bring hope to millions of cancer patients around the world. The Centre for Oncology and Immunology is co-led by Professor Tak MAK and Professor Suet-yi LEUNG of the Department of Pathology at HKUMed in discovering novel therapies in cancer treatment. The Centre’s research team comprises globally renowned researchers who bring with them a wealth of complementary expertise and experience in oncology research, technology adoption, and commercialization. Individually, their research programs have led to major breakthroughs, including the devising of immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibition strategies that have been adopted as anti-cancer treatments, the establishment of next-generation organoid-based cell models for precision oncology, and the development of a diagnostic test for Lynch Syndrome (hereditary colon cancer). The Centre will employ novel functional screens as well as genomic and proteomic techniques to identify novel “druggable” cancer targets. Leveraging the translational and clinical trial expertise of its lead scientists, the Centre will establish a number of advanced technical platforms to facilitate its overall goal of bringing candidate drugs and novel immunotherapy approaches into clinics. Success in this venture will address pressing unmet medical needs and establish Hong Kong as a leading hub of innovative anti-cancer and immuno-oncology drug development.

Job responsibilities 

Applications are invited for appointment as IT Specialist (Ref.: H03/2023/11), to commence as soon as possible, on a fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. 

The appointee is expected to provide day-to-day end-user technical support (both software and hardware) and troubleshooting services to researchers and admin team of the R&D Centre. He/She will be responsible for providing IT technical/ audio-visual support to Centre’s events and should be familiar with video conference solutions (Microsoft Teams and Zoom). The successful candidate will be required to assist with the management and maintenance of the Centre’s network infrastructure and computer servers as well as to implement internal data security policies to enhance Centre’s cyber security.

Other responsibilities include supporting and administering anti-virus control on all computer hardware, providing emergency support in relation to security operations, performing hardware/ software deployments and upgrades, managing/ maintaining up-to-date inventory records for IT-related equipment, liaising with external vendors to deliver IT products, services and solutions for Centre’s operation, managing website and in-house web applications, providing in-house IT trainings and inductions to Centre’s staff; and performing any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills 

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably with Information Technology background and System Information knowledge. Those with some relevant hands-on experience in Windows and Linux server administration and operations, establishment or set-up of data centre infrastructure, cyber security or PC and software configuration are preferred. A basic programming knowledge in Python, C/AL, AL, HTML, CSS, Java or JavaScript would be an asset. High-calibre fresh graduates with passion in learning new technologies and tools are also welcome to apply.

The applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English and strong communication skills, team player, self-motivated, organized, detail- minded, hardworking, willing to learn new techniques, and able to work well in a multidisciplinary team.

The appointee shall work in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park.

Overseas graduates are welcome to apply, the qualification awarding institution should be the top 100 institutions for STEM-related subjects in QS/Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni/Times Higher Education/ U.S. News world university rankings.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

How to apply 

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V. and research publication list (where applicable), quoting the job reference number, with information of current/expected remuneration and availability, to career@coinno.hk.  

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until the posts are filled.

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.