Assistant Manager

Hong Kong Baptist University

Duties & Responsibilities

Administer internal research funding schemes covering infrastructure, publications, talent awards, and student research.
Manage external and government funding schemes in environment, innovation, and health/life sciences.
Support the complete external grant workflow from announcement through submission to project completion.
Administer research ethics applications for clinical and animal research, including committee coordination.
Liaise with funding bodies and internal units on grant applications and management.
Maintain research grant data and prepare statistical reports.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education.
Experience in research grant administration, RGC schemes, and/or research ethics administration is advantageous.
Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
Proficiency in using AI tools to enhance work efficiency and quality.
Strong project management and decision-making skills with ability to work independently.
Meticulous attention to detail with ability to multitask and handle complexity.

Full-time, fixed-term contract of 2 years (re-appointment subject to mutual agreement and funding availability).

Review start date: 26 August (applications reviewed until position is filled).
Interview decision date: 8 weeks after application submission (unsuccessful applicants notified if not invited for interview).