Duties

• Initiate, implement and manage NAMI's projects on building and construction materials;
• Responsible for achieving project milestones, writing up project proposals, reports and giving slide presentations from time to time;
• Work closely with project sponsors, suppliers, professors and other project related parties;
• Supervise technical staffs;
• Maintain a good knowledge of the market trend and build network with local professionals for potential collaborations.

Requirements

• MSc/MPhil or Ph.D. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science engineering or related, focusing on polymer and/or polymeric composites technologies;
• R&D experience in developing advanced materials, such as polymeric advanced composites, inorganic admixtures, etc. (5+ years for PhD, 8+ years for MSc/MPhil; less experience will be considered as Assistant Technical Manager);
• Hands-on experience in material preparation, chemical analysis and characterization;
• Good technical experience on materials development for building and construction related applications is highly preferred;
• Good sense of business and commercialization of new products is highly preferred;
• Positive, creative, analytical and good troubleshooting skills. Experience in people management is preferred;
• Ability to initiate and work independently, yet able to lead a team of research staff;
• Have a sense of ownership for his/her work, good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, proficient in Putonghua is an advantage.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Medical and dental benefits as well as annual leave will be provided. Appointment will be offered on a 2-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement and performance.

Application Procedure

Application with a full resume and salary expectation should be sent by email to recruit@nami.org.hk. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the results of their applications. (Information provided by applicants will be used only for recruitment and other employment related purposes.)

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited (NAMI) was established in 2006 and designated by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong SAR Government as an R&D Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials. NAMI has a very strong team of over 170 professional researchers and 30,000 sq ft. laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in the Hong Kong Science Park. NAMI conducts market-driven research on nanotechnology and advanced materials, supporting the local industries in developing and commercializing new technologies.