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DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE [To be renamed from the current Department of Building and Real Estate on 1 July 2026] Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence (Ref. 260617002-IE) Rooted in 90 years of heritage and intellectual achievement, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible professionals and leaders, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation. PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU has furthermore achieved commendable results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – it is ranked in the global top 30 for five subjects, is first in Hong Kong for four subjects, and is in the global top 100 for 24 subjects. For further details about the University, please visit PolyU’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/. Department of Construction Management and Intelligence The Department is one of the constituent departments of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, which offers a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science. It has an undergraduate student body of over 600 full-time students and a postgraduate student body of over 300. The Department currently has a total of 30 full-time academic / teaching staff, 20 technical and administrative staff and over 100 research personnel. The Department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. Please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/ (to be updated on 1 July) for more information about the Department. The University is now inviting applications and nominations for the post of Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence. The successful candidate will be appointed Chair Professor/Professor normally on regular terms of appointment (equivalent to tenured professorship), commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, and will hold a concurrent headship appointment. The concurrent headship appointment is normally for an aggregate period of six years in two three-year terms of office. Other suitable candidate(s) from the search, if deemed appropriate by the University, may be appointed Chair Professor/Professor if not Head of Department. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China is an international city located strategically at the heart of Asia and is the gateway to Chinese Mainland, with excellent transport links to major international cities. Job Functions The position calls for a visionary academic leader with responsibilities of ensuring the smooth and successful operation and sustainable development of the Department. Reporting directly to the Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment, the appointee will be required to: (a)    provide effective leadership in the development of long-term strategies and plans of the Department in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan; and coach and empower subordinates so that they can accomplish planned objectives with world-class standards and in an effective and efficient manner; (b)    ensure high-quality teaching as well as holistic development of the students, and align the Department’s programmes with the needs of the community;  (c)    facilitate the conduct of innovative and original research of high quality and impact, and promote and develop genuine interdisciplinary / departmental research with the optimal use of research funds;  (d)    provide leadership in technology development, commercialisation and entrepreneurship initiatives to extend the impact of research outcomes of the University to the community; (e)    provide leadership in developing a strong network of partnership with leading tertiary institutions for opportunities and collaboration in education, research and knowledge transfer activities; (f)     enhance the local and international networks of partnerships and linkages with the community, particularly the professional, public and business sectors, so as to gain their support for the major strategic initiatives of the University;  (g)    ensure effective internal communication that leads to a transparent decision-making process and promote the Department’s strengths and other services to all relevant stakeholders; (h)    ensure optimal deployment of human, financial and other resources in the Department; (i)     implement an effective mechanism to acquire donations and other forms of sponsorship to support the University’s pursuits and long-term development; and (j)     undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean of Faculty or the Central Management Team of the University as required. Qualifications  Applicants should have: (a)    academic qualifications at the doctoral level in closely related disciplines, evidence of eminent scholarship and substantial relevant experience in a senior academic position, and relevant professional qualifications where appropriate; (b)    attainment of an academic rank of full professor or above at an internationally recognised university; (c)    a distinguished international reputation in research and scholarship, and demonstrated leadership in any one or more of the specialist areas of (i) Construction and Real Estate Technology/Management/Economics, (ii) Building Energy, (iii) Urban Sustainability Policy, and (iv) Intelligent Construction; (d)    a strong record in attracting competitive or/and interdisciplinary research funding; (e)    a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching; (f)     a global perspective, proven qualities of academic leadership, and substantial administration / management experience, as well as demonstrated ability of building up a strong team of faculty members with different professional, research and cultural backgrounds;  (g)    effective interpersonal communication and resources management skills, and excellent adaptability to changes and challenges;  (h)    good knowledge of the higher educational environment in the local and global context, and preferably strong industrial experience; and (i)     a high standard of personal integrity. Experience in fund-raising will be an additional advantage. Conditions of Service Terms of appointment and remuneration package are negotiable and highly competitive. For general information on terms and conditions for appointment of academic staff in the University, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/docdrive/careers/doc/Prof.pdf. Application and Nomination The University invites applications and nominations for this appointment. Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/deans_heads). Candidature may also be recommended by nominations via email to the Chairman of the Search Committee for recruitment of Head of Department of Construction Management and Intelligence at hrsccmi@polyu.edu.hk. Consideration of applications and nominations will commence on 31 July 2026 until the position is filled. General information about the University is available at https://www.polyu.edu.hk or from the Human Resources Office [Tel: (852) 2766 5041]. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment. PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Limited (“ABIC”) is a collaborative effort coordinated by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) undertaking R&D projects at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP). The aim of the Centre is to develop and commercialise new and disruptive biomedical instrumentation that will meet the growing needs in medicine and contribute sustainably to human health, and drive the economic growth of Hong Kong through commercialisation. Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Clinical & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Ref. H01/2026/053). Job Description Study biomedical technologies and products, and investigate pre-clinical and clinical approval strategies at the US FDA, China NMPA, Japan PMDA, European EMA, Australia TGA, and other regulatory bodies. Coverage includes medical devices, drugs, and medical computer software, including AI tools and data science applications. Develop detailed plans for obtaining regulatory approval, from conducting pre-clinical studies for clinical trial entry, to running and completing clinical trials required for market authorisation. Draft, explain, negotiate, and deliver high-quality presentations of regulatory plans to investors, companies, regulatory bodies, medical doctors, CROs, CDMOs, and other relevant stakeholders. Act as the primary contact point for regulatory officers, medical professionals, investors, company representatives, research teams, consultants, and manufacturers. Represent ABIC in various meetings and produce all necessary written materials to drive projects forward through effective communication. Manage projects by calculating and tracking budgets and expenses, and closely follow up on project milestones to ensure they are executed according to schedule, without delays or budget overruns. Identify and recruit clinical doctors, hospitals, and clinical groups to participate in clinical studies. Deliver presentations and negotiate with these parties to secure their support for clinical projects, ensuring they meet the needs and requirements of both ABIC and investors. Scope of work includes both Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) and sponsored trials, and also pre-clinical operations. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of conducting clinical studies and serve as the primary author for relevant documentation, including clinical protocols, informed consent forms, collaboration agreements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission packs, and progress reports. In addition to drafting documents, effectively deliver oral presentations as required. Serve as the primary point of contact to support and liaise with clinical doctors, nurses, laboratory operators, and logistics personnel, ensuring the smooth daily operation of projects. For pre-clinical development, develop, monitor, and track in-vitro, in-vivo (animal), and data science studies to ensure valid planning and adequate progress towards securing approval from pre-clinical to clinical stages. For manufacturing, act as the primary person to source, screen, negotiate contracts with, and monitor the progress of CDMOs or internal manufacturing teams. Ensure products and prototypes are adequately prepared to facilitate the commencement of clinical studies and obtain approval for human trials. Develop and execute plans in collaboration with relevant teams to create Drug Development Tools (DDT), New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), ISTAND qualifications, organ-on-chip models, in silico analyses, and other methodologies intended for qualification by the FDA or other regulatory bodies. Develop and manage Quality Management Systems (QMS) for biomedical product development. Travel as needed for meetings and work-related duties, under the instruction of ABIC supervisors. Frequent travel to the Chinese Mainland and other overseas regions is expected. Actively participate in commercialisation activities, including identifying and engaging with investors who support biomedical projects. Conduct business pitches, prepare business financial projections, draft agreements, and proactively seek and negotiate business partnerships. Play a core role in pitching to stakeholders across both the commercial and government sectors, including investment funds, corporate entities, government units, and science parks. Seek business operations and investment opportunities. Act as a proactive, outgoing, and communicative negotiator capable of sourcing and engaging with both scientific and commercial (non-scientific) individuals and organisations. Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with external parties to benefit both the scientific and commercial objectives of the business. Share knowledge with, educate, and train both internal and external teams on topics including pre-clinical and clinical studies, qualification and approval processes, and CDMO/CRO management. Work flexibly to meet project milestones and coordinate effectively within a team under the supervision of senior staff members of the Centre. Perform any other tasks specified by your supervisor that are not mentioned above. As ABIC is not a large-scale organisation, you will be expected to undertake a variety of new tasks as required by your supervisor. There are no rigid boundaries to your job scope. Your scope of work is not fixed, and will change when instructed by your supervisor. You must remain flexible regarding your job scope when requested by your supervisor. Skills and Requirements PhD degree in Healthcare, Life Sciences, or a related discipline from a university (with the specific subject area ranked within the world’s top 100) At least 5 years of experience in running pre-clinical operations, and also clinical studies through hospital IRBs and securing regulatory approvals from FDA, NMPA, EMA and/or PMDA. In-depth knowledge of regulatory approval processes and requirements for medical devices and/or biologics across key markets. Ability to deliver excellent presentations to investors and business partners. Highly outgoing and extroverted personality; very skilled at building networks and relationships with new partners for both commercial and research operations. Speaks excellent English and Putonghua; able to write professionally in Chinese and English with high-quality output. Proven experience in writing, submitting, and managing regulatory dossiers, including pre-submission meetings and responding to authority queries. Corporate R&D hands-on experience is a MUST. Ability to quickly learn and acquire highly sophisticated scientific and business knowledge (not just scientific or business alone, but both). Capability to independently run projects without close supervision or guidance. Highly ambitious and very hardworking (this is not a standard 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. job). Willing to work outside normal office hours and on weekends. Willing to undertake frequent travels (to both Chinese Mainland and overseas) when requested.  A salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information of current/expected remuneration and availability, to mandy.tse@abic.hk. The 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 purpose. 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.

Department: Chemistry Vacancy ID: 042383 Closing Date: 07-Jul-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking a Technical Officer to join our team of technical staff in the Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/chemistry) whose role involves providing technical support in departmental research, computing facilities, work-shops and outreach activities. Technical Officer (2026): €48,095 – €62,938 p.a. (7 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Tuesday, 7th of July 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University