We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Office of Research Affairs and Knowledge Transfer:

Officer (Business Development) (Ref: 25000O7)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Establishing and nurturing pipelines of both internal and external opportunities to enhance knowledge transfer and commercialization activities such as licensing and contract research;
• Collaborating with academic staff to identify marketable research and innovations;
• Preparing and managing proposals for funding, partnerships, and other collaborative projects;
• Organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and events to promote knowledge transfer activities;
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of business development initiatives and partnerships;
• Ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures related to knowledge transfer and commercialization; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• A recognized degree, preferably in Engineering, Science, Technology, with relevant work experience;
• Good communication skills and writing skills in English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua);
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Entrepreneurial with a service mindset, self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and meticulousness;
• Capable of multitasking, attentive to details and able to work independently; and
• Good computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment 

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply 

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

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=25000O7 ;

Closing date of application:      6 May 2025