Assistant Technical Manager in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Ref: 533677) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance).
Applicants should possess a recognized Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or a related discipline, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in the field of IT in a tertiary institution. They must have solid experience in web-application programming (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, jQuery), system development (PHP, Python, C++), database management (SQL, NoSQL) and server administration (Linux, Windows Server). Sound knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and familiarity with AI-powered tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Ollama, LLM, gen-AI chatbots) would be required. Management experience in the higher education sector would be an advantage. They should demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua), a strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
The appointee will oversee the IT infrastructure of the department, including networks, servers, databases, in-house system development, CCTV and door access systems, hardware inventory and software assets, and lead a small team for housekeeping of a computing lab and research offices, and delivering comprehensive IT services to the department, academic staff, administrative staff, researchers and students. He/She will develop and implement IT policies and procedures, collaborating with internal and external units to support AI-driven innovations and applications, specifically focusing on integrating and managing AI-related technologies to enhance administrative, teaching, and research operations. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
