Senior Research Assistant/Research Assistant

City University of Hong Kong

Department: Department of Electrical Engineering
Rank: Research Assistant/Associate
Position type: Full-time
Reference: ur-t11726
Application deadline: Applications will be considered until the position(s) is/are filled

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct research on GenAI Agents development and applications.
Support the Center Director with daily lab-office administration of the Enterprise Lab.
Organize research seminars, workshops, and academic-industrial events including planning, logistics, and reporting.
Facilitate Enterprise Lab R&D by coordinating with faculty, researchers, and industry partners.
Serve as a liaison to existing sponsors and help sustain collaborations.
Identify and recruit new industrial sponsors through proposals and value proposition presentations.
Assist with research funding applications and coordinate industry-sourced sponsorships.
Manage documentation and reporting including contracts, agreements, and records.
Provide support in budgeting and purchase order processing.
Track event and partnership outcomes and recommend improvements.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, management, or a related field required.
Demonstrated coordination experience in academic or research environments with industry links.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; Putonghua proficiency advantageous.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, sponsorship recruitment, and relationship management.
Familiarity with research funding applications and academic research environments desirable.
Competency in office software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.