Technical Officer

University of Hong Kong

Department
Department of Data and Systems Engineering (14400)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
536863
Application deadline
30 Sep 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the Department's IT infrastructure and computing facilities.
  • Provide technical support for hardware and software troubleshooting.
  • Assist in laboratory development and research activities.
  • Develop and deliver capstone and experiential learning courses for the Bachelor of Engineering programme.
  • Coordinate maintenance work and set up facilities in new laboratories.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Relevant post-degree work experience and/or postgraduate research experience.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese.
  • Strong hands-on skills in network administration, server maintenance, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
  • Foundational understanding of cybersecurity.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and good team leadership skills.
  • Desirable: expertise in embedded systems, digital twins, or cyber-physical systems.
  • Advantageous: experience with 3D printing, robotics, ERP/WMS systems, IoT, and mobile/web applications.

Appointment

  • Full-time, fixed-term contract for two years with possibility of renewal; includes contract-end gratuity and University contribution to retirement benefit scheme (up to 10% of basic salary).

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: September 30, 2026
  • Commencement: As soon as possible
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