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THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

School of Humanities and Social Science

Project Officer (Center for Applied Social and Economic Research)

The Center for Applied Social and Economic Research (CASER), Hong Kong University of Scienceand Technology, aims at promoting evidence-based research on important issues related to social andeconomic development and their impacts on peoples lives in both Hong Kong and Mainland China.With the support from the RGC-CPU Strategic Public Policy Research (2009-2014), the Centerconducts the Hong Kong Panel Study of Social Dynamics (HK-PSSD), the first household panelsurvey in Hong Kong SAR. CASER is looking for a project officer to coordinate the householdsurvey and other research projects.

The appointee will be required to coordinate the household survey and other research projects,

specifically to work with fieldwork team to conduct in-person interview, and liaise with local and

overseas partners and government offices to co-ordinate the survey activities. He/She will also

monitor, evaluate, and report on data collection when the survey is fielded; recommend and

implement corrective action to keep to project plan and targets; and be responsible for daily office

operation and supervision of junior staff.

Applicants should have a good bachelor's degree, preferably a higher degree, in social science, and atleast 3 years of proven experience in project management and fieldwork supervision. Solid

experience in academic and social research is essential. He/She should have an excellent command of

written and spoken English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua), good communication and

interpersonal skills, and ability to work closely with internal and external parties concerned. He/She

should also be a good team player, highly motivated, responsible and reliable, able to work under

pressure and meet tight timelines, and proactive in identifying and solving problems. Experience

working in and/or with government, non-governmental organizations, and education institutions will

be an asset. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

For more information on the Center for Applied Social and Economic Research, please visit

http://caser.ust.hk

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including

annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided where applicable. A gratuity will be

payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure

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Application forms are obtainable (a) by downloading from the Universitys homepage (www.ust.hk);or (b) by fax (2358 0700) or e-mail (careers@ust.hk); or (c) from the Souvenir Center in Room G027of the University; or (d) by writing to the Human Resources Office, HKUST, Clear Water Bay,Kowloon, enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope. Completed application forms should bereturned to the Human Resources Office on or before Wednesday, 6 April 2011. We thank

applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result ofthe application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.