The appointee will be required to:

• Manage scientific research projects related to polymer development/modification for textile application;
• monitor technical and financial aspects of projects and undergo other administrative tasks, such as preparing project updates and reports;
• be responsible for conducting R&D activities, such as carrying out lab experiments, studying and summarizing research findings and development of prototypes;
• work closely with R&D researchers and personnel; coordinate with local and overseas universities, research institutions and business partners, and handle enquiries in a professional manner; and
• perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• a bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry or Textile Engineering;
• 2 or more years of research/ relevant work experience, fresh graduates holding a master’s degree or PhD will also be considered;
• highly-organized and capable of working under pressure with multi-task assignments;
• good interpersonal skills; and
• fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese, with good command of Putonghua being an advantage.