Department of Physics
Project Co-ordinator II (Ref. 250000J5) (Closing date: Apr 8, 2025)

The Department of Physics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is looking for a Project Co-ordinator II to help manage the various projects in the JC STEM Lab of Astronomical Instrumentation and to assist with opto-mechanical development tasks. The Lab’s research focuses on developing advanced astronomical instrumentation, including custom high efficiency, fiber-based, large beam spectrographs and a wide range of imaging and illumination systems.

The appointee will be responsible for project management of various projects carried out by the lab, and assisting in the mechanical design and development of various opto-mechanical components required for the project. Duties include (a) dividing and subdividing project tasks; (b) defining priority of the tasks; (c) tracking task initiation, completion and delivery; (d) defining critical path and its dependency on tasks; (d) directing subsystem managers on interface control documentation and their dependency on critical path; (e) managing procurement of commercial or custom parts; (f) scheduling, communicating and ensuring reviews of subsystems; (g) assisting the Director in drafting and negotiating contracts with collaboration partners; (h) assisting with or be in charge of the design and development of opto-mechanical components; and (i) developing and checking 2D drawing given Solidworks files provided by other mechanical engineers.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines; (ii) a good command of English and Chinese; (iii) project management experience in relevant areas; (iv) mechanical engineering experience; and (v) excellent communication skills.

Applicants should submit the following in the online application: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter explaining past relevant experiences, and (3) the name and e-mail address of at least two references (more than two would be preferred) who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation for the applicant.

Appointment will initially be made on a 1-year contract, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

Application Procedure
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.