Duties

The appointee will work on the development of functional polymers for various healthcare applications. His/her work responsibilities include the following: 

• Development and optimization of formulations for polymeric coating, functional plastics, and/or polymer nanocomposites;
• Characterization of polymer materials using FTIR,TGA, DSC, etc.;
• Evaluation of the mechanical and biological performances of the formulations;
• Coordinating and conducting on-site trials;
• Drafting proposals, project progress reports, meeting slides, SOPs, and IP documents;
• Incubating ideas to explore the opportunity of cooperation with industry partners;
• Collaborating with other research staff on R&D work;
• Facilitating the daily operations of the laboratory; and
• Performing other duties assigned by supervisor.

• Master or PhD in Polymer Science / Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science / Engineering, or related disciplines;
• Solid knowledge in polymer chemistry, polymer physics and polymer processing;
• Hands-on experiences in various types of R&D work, especially in polymer related projects;
• Prior experience with extrusion and injection molding will be advantageous;
• Knowledge and experience with polymer nanocomposite will be advantageous;
• Knowledge in Design of Experiment, Data Science and Statistical Analysis will be advantageous;
• Experience in industrial application, quality control, and technology transfer is an advantage;
• Wholehearted application to work with high motivation;
• Work independently and able to communicate in teamwork;
• Positive, analytical, critical thinking and good troubleshooting skill;
• Have a sense of ownership for his/her work;
• Travel to Guangdong Province is required (Day Trip after border restriction is lifted);
• Willing to work under pressure; and
• Good command of English and Chinese, articulate report writing/presentation skills as well as abilities in literature/patent search.

Salary and Benefits
We offer 5-day work, attractive remuneration package to the successful candidates. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Medical and dental benefits as well as annual leave will be provided. We also offer an open, collaborative and friendly working environment as well as ample capacity for your professional development. Appointment will be offered on a contract basis, renewable subject to mutual agreement and performance.

Application Procedure
APPLY NOW. We thank applicants for their interests, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the results of their applications.
(Applicants who do not hear from us within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful and their data will be destroyed within 24 months of receipt.)

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.