Research Assistant
HK University of Science & Technology
- Department
- Division of Social Science
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 188578
- Application deadline
- 4 Aug 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify, contact and manage relationships with potential founding scholars and institutional partners across Belt and Road countries.
- Liaise with government departments, international organizations and partner bodies to support Alliance activities.
- Coordinate the BR-CESSA Inaugural Summit including scholar invitations, logistics, programme scheduling and on-site support.
- Organize and administer the Belt and Road International Collaboration Fund, including funding applications, budgeting, financial tracking and grant reporting.
- Support development of joint research proposals and Memoranda of Understanding with partner institutions.
- Coordinate scientific demonstrations, field visits and technical showcases for partners and stakeholders.
- Maintain and expand the Alliance's scholar database and Talent Matching Platform.
- Manage communications, webinars, online collaboration platforms and the Alliance website.
- Service Steering Committee and other committees by preparing meeting materials, minutes and follow-up actions.
- Prepare reports and promotional content for stakeholders and support the Project Lead.
- Provide administrative, logistical and project support to faculty members in the Division of Environment and Sustainability.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Doctoral degree required.
Appointment
- Full-time — Contract duration not specified
Key Dates
- Start date: Not specified
- Closing date: Not specified
- Application deadline: Not specified
- Review date: Not specified
- Interview date: Not specified
- Posted date: Not specified
- Summit date: January 2027