Hunan University of Technology

Ref.: 534407 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychology (30200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Project Manager (at the rank of Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer) in the Department of Psychology Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Psychology Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow We now invite applications for the captioned post. Project Manager (at the rank of Research Officer / Assistant Research Officer) in the Department of Psychology (Ref.:534407) (to commence in April 2026, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary for Assistant Research Officer and 15% for Research Officer, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability). Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will play a key role in a large-scale, mental health and well-being project for primary schools in Hong Kong, under the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. The appointee will engage in overall planning, coordination, implementation, administration and management of the Project, and ensuring high-quality delivery in line with the project’s objectives, timeline, and funder requirements, with major tasks including: monitoring research project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely, professional implementation. acting as a secretary/liaison person in major meetings, including research and administrative meetings. compiling academic and non-academic reports. managing research project budget and resources. leading and coordinating with research and administrative team. organizing and supporting public education, dissemination, and engagement activities related to mental health and well-being. developing and executing the annual promotion and publicity plan. any other duties as assigned. Requirements The appointee should possess: a Master’s degree or above, in Social Sciences, Management, Administration, or a related discipline. at least 7 years’ relevant work and supervisory experience. a good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese & Putonghua). IT proficiency (including MS Word and MS Excel). good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. decision-making, problem-solving, and time-management abilities. ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment. ability to handle multiple tasks and be attentive to details under tight deadlines. passionate about education, child and adolescent mental health, or community-based projects. experience in coordination and implementation of community/education projects, public-sector–funded projects, or charitable foundations will be an advantage. The appointment (at the rank of Research Officer or Assistant Research Officer) will be offered based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 6 March, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Ref.: 534491 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 534491), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology, Biomedical Sciences or a related field, and demonstrate exceptional experimental, writing, and communication abilities. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in cancer bioinformatics, cancer biology and/or cancer immunology; as well as cell/organoid culture, cellular/molecular biology, flow cytometry, animal studies, and cancer-related research work. Applicants should have good communication skills, be self-motivated, have the ability to multi-task with attention to detail, be organized and be able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will work semi-independently under the supervision of Professor Stephanie Ma on research projects relating to cancer cell plasticity with a focus on cancer stemness using hepatocellular carcinoma as a model system, that is part of a collaborative project. For further information, please contact Professor Stephanie Ma at stefma@hku.hk. Details of Professor Ma’s research can also be found at http://thesmalab.com/. Information about the School of Biomedical Sciences can be obtained at http://www.sbms.hku.hk/ . A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  The University only accepts online application for the above post at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk). Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start February 27, 2026 and continue until May 12, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

The Role and Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. As a Research Systems and Information Manager you will be our research systems subject matter expert. You will provide specialist advice and guidance in relation to both the implementation of new research systems and additional functionality to our existing systems (Worktribe Research Management, Infonetica Ethics RM, and Dynamics CRM) as well as any business as usual activities and system improvements. You will be responsible for ensuring our research systems are configured in the most optimal and user-friendly way and that any associated training and communications will be delivered in a clear, concise and timely manner. You verify and authorise any work undertaken in the systems space by any other Systems team member. You will be responsible for delivering key reporting from research systems to enable strategic decision-making, including using tools such as PowerBI as well as in-system reporting tools. You will lead on requirements-gathering for reports, liaise with report stakeholders, and collaborate with other key departments in providing reports, such as the Strategic Planning and Insight Office. You will report to the Senior Manager - Research Systems and Reporting but will work closely with colleagues across the Research and Innovation Services Directorate as well as colleagues in faculties, departments and across professional support services. You will be a part of an enthusiastic team that is known for delivering transformational change. You will also be a key contact to a number of external system suppliers. The Research Systems and Information Manager is an extremely strong problem-solver with excellent communication skills. You as the Research Systems and Information Manager will act as an escalation point for cases where local system knowledge is not sufficient. If cases need to be escalated further, you will be leading on the work liaising with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. It is essential that the Research Systems and Information Manager is highly organised and pays close attention to detail. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across business as usual activities and a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and office days are based at our exciting new professional services hub based at Boldon House. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.