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Senior Executive Assistant/Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I/II) in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 530068)

We are looking for a Senior Executive Assistant/Executive Assistant to join the Department of Physics. 

The Role

The appointee will primarily be responsible for performing administrative duties related to event organization, outreach and promotion activities, and matters concerning the Areas of Excellence project.  He/She will provide general administrative support to the Department in various areas and perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Qualities

• A Bachelor’s degree;
• 2 to 5 years’ secretarial or administrative experience;
• A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
• Good interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills;
• Strong IT skills (including basic webpage editing) and/or experience in finance-related task is preferred; and
• A good team player, be self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to multitask. 

Applicants with lower qualification or less experience may be considered for appointment as Executive Assistant.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 28, 2024 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 

IT Technician/Senior IT Assistant in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 529981)

We are looking for an IT Technician to join the Department of Physics. 

The Role

The appointee will be responsible for providing technical support to troubleshoot, monitor, maintain, and enhance the Department's IT resources. They will assist users with IT-related requests and handle IT administrative tasks. This may involve ensuring the proper functioning of all IT equipment and facilities, including PCs, servers, and HPC systems, as well as establishing and maintaining secure IT network environments. In addition, they will be responsible for purchasing new IT equipment, managing associated paperwork, and performing other assigned IT duties.

Qualifications and Qualities

• A Bachelor’s degree in IT-related disciplines;
• 2 – 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience;
• A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Comprehensive knowledge of various OS environments, such as Windows, Linux, MacOS, and others; experience in Linux web/DNS/mail server and HPC system configuration, administration and security protection is an advantage;
• Ability to troubleshoot, monitor, maintain, and deploy PCs, servers, networks, and related IT facilities, and to provide users with technical guidance and support;
• A good team player, self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and ethics; and
• Good organizational, problem-solving, communication, and self-learning skills.

Those with lower qualification or less experience may be considered for appointment as Senior IT Assistant.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits. 

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 20, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

Post-doctoral Fellow in Nanophotonics in the Department of Physics (Ref.: 527282)

We now invite applications for the captioned post(s) available in Prof. Yi Yang’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• work on a project related to Nanophotonics and Optical Physics
• design/refine the research instruments
• coordinate data collection and analysis
• support the organization of dissemination events
• assist in the preparation of reports
• perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree (or pending soon PhD degree) in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• an good command of written and spoken English
• good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• the ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
• the ability to work independently and in a team
• self-motivated and responsible
• The appointee will work with Prof. Yi Yang’s group to conduct research on optical physics and nanophotonics.  Areas of research include nanophotonics at the extreme nanoscale, free-electron-light interaction and quantum optics, and synthetic gauge fields in topological photonics. The recent works of Prof. Yi Yang group can be found at https://www.yiyg.hku.hk.

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. containing a publication list and research statement. They should also arrange two to three referees to send reference letters to Professor Yi Yang by e-mail (yiyg@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2025, or until the post(s) is/are filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Research Assistant Professor in Condensed matter physics, atomic and optical physics, quantum physics in the Department of Physic (Ref.: 527215)

We now invite applications for the captioned post available in Prof. Yuxin Zhao’s group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• work on a project related to condensed matter theory
• assist in the preparation of reports
• perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• a Ph.D. degree in physics, or a related discipline
• an excellent command of written and spoken English
• good interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• the ability to work on a tight schedule to meet project deadlines
• the ability to work independently and in a team
• self-motivated and responsible

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a temporary basis for 2 year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post(s). Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. They should also arrange 3 referees to send reference letters to Prof. Yuxin Zhao by e-mail (yuxinphy@hku.hk) directly. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 01 Mar 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and
is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency