Manager, Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutionsin the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at.

Applications are now invited for the following post :

Manager

Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer

Post Ref. : 25 / 131)

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the administration of research grant applications, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations
• Oversee and ensure timely progress and completion of projects
• Compile and analyze data on projects and outputs for reporting and monitoring the progress
• Design and enhance systems for managing funding schemes, research data analysis and reporting
• Co-ordinate and prepare reports and data for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support for internal committees and task forces
• Promote the University’s achievements in research and knowledge transfer in publicity and events
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity.