Part-time Technical Assistant (R6867) (S&T)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science and Technology:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee shall mainly assist the research team in a research project "Prolonged Flooding and Elevated Salinity Induced by Climate Change: Response of Mangrove Sediment Microbiome from Salt Pan" (R6867).  The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Conducting various experiments in the science laboratory;
• Providing support in literature review and data analysis;
• Working with the Principal Investigator / supervisors to prepare report writing; and
• Conducting other research activities as instructed by the Investigators.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience, and competence:

• At least 5 subjects with Level 2 in HKDSE or equivalent, including English & Chinese languages and Mathematics / Diploma;
• An undergraduate student studying Environmental Science or a related discipline in the University is preferred;
• Strong sense of responsibility, effective organizational and interpersonal skills; and
• Very good command of English and Chinese.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract.  Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. 

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in February 2026 need not re-apply.)

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