Research Associate
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Department
- School of Optometry
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 261002001
- Posted
- 2 Oct 2026
- Salary / grade
- Highly competitive remuneration package
- Application deadline
- 9 Oct 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in research activities including eye examinations, dry eye assessments, ocular health checking, data collection, and statistical analysis.
- Prepare academic manuscripts for publication and project proposals.
- Assist in research-related administration.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to promote the Clinical Trial Unit for Vision research activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the project leader.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master's degree or good honors degree in Optometry with three or more years of research/relevant work experience in myopia or dry eye research.
- Optometry qualifications registrable with the Optometrists Board in HKSAR.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua.
- Excellent computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AI application.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
Appointment
- Full-time, 12 months initially with possibility of further appointment.
Key Dates
- Review date: 2026-10-09