Project Associate (Full-time/Part-time) / Project Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) 

GRADUATE SCHOOL

1. Project Associate (Full-time/Part-time) (several posts) (Ref. 240208005)
2. Project Assistant (Full-time/Part-time) (several posts) (Ref. 240208005)

[Appointment period: each for seven months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties 

The appointees will work with other members of the development team in the project - “PolyU GS data hub” and other related projects.  They will be required to:

(a) take up a role as software developer to participate in the development of research student data hub platforms and tools to meet the needs of the Graduate School;

(b) work in development team to work on the evaluation, tendering and maintenance processes of data hub platforms;

(c) develop project related documentation;

(d) work professionally in the development team; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

For the post of Project Associate, applicants should have a master’s degree or a good honours degree in Computing with three or more years of software development experience at the time of application.

For the post of Project Assistant, applicants should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification in Computing.

Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are welcome.

For both posts, applicants should also have:

(a) basic understanding of software development methodologies and principles and preferably with one of the following experience or knowledge: 

• hands-on experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript or Python with Java experience being a plus;
• hands-on experience in Node.js or Django, React.js or Vue.js libraries with Spring Boot, Spark and Kafka (or RabbitMQ) experience;
• understanding of key DevOps concepts and tools (automation, CICD, configuration management, serverless architecture); or
• software architecture design experience under micro-services/container/k8s/serverless;

(b) the ability in multi-tasking with a result-oriented attribute; and

(c)  the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Preference will be given to those with work experience in an agile team or experience in Big Data and/or blockchain technologies.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.

Applicants are invited to contact Dr Yang Yu at telephone number 2766 7324 or by clicking the “Quick Apply” button for further information.

Conditions of Service

For full-time appointment, a highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. 

For part-time appointment, the remuneration rates are HK$173 per hour for the post of Project Associate and HK$122 per hour for the post of Project Assistant.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/research).  Consideration of applications will commence on 11 June 2024 until the positions are filled.   The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.