Project Coordinator/Research Assistant(Administration & Operations) CPII2026-014

The appointee will provide administrative and operational support to the AI-Enabled Design & Automations Project and assist in the daily operation of CPII.

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of AI research and development projects
• Schedule meetings, prepare meeting materials and minutes, maintain attendance records, and assist with expense reimbursement claims
• Support laboratory and office administration, including equipment inventory, asset management, procurement, and workspace arrangements
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and submission of patent applications, including maintaining patent records, tracking filing progress, coordinating with inventors and patent agents, and preparing supporting documents
• Support intellectual property (IP) administration and documentation related to research outcomes, publications, and technology commercialization activities
• Coordinate communication among project team members, university units (CUHK) , Government departments, and external companies to ensure smooth project execution and collaboration.
• Prepare project reports, presentation materials, and administrative documentation as required
• Handle ad hoc assignments related to project coordination and Centre operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline; candidates with a background in Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related fields are preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination, research administration, R&D support, or office administration
• Experience supporting research, innovation, technology, or engineering projects is an advantage
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle urgent matters independently
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Chinese word processing
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-enabled office tools) will be an advantage
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)