Executive Officer / Assistant Officer (Communications and Outreach) (Temporary Appointment)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260908007 學系/部門：Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：21 September 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260908007 ---

(Ref. 260908007)

[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with the possibility of further appointment]

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) take charge of daily communication activities of the Jockey Club STEM Lab of Earth Observations (Lab) and the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RC), e.g. news release, web pages, social media channels and WeChat account;

(b) take charge of outreach activities, publicity and events for the Lab and the RC, including project videos and quarterly newsletters;

(c) facilitate research collaborations within and outside Hong Kong;

(d) coordinate research visits for external visitors;

(e) organise and support fundraising activities; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Science Reporting, Digital Art, Digital Design or related fields;

(b) have at least five years of relevant experience;

(c) be resourceful, independent, able to learn fast and work well with others in a team setting;

(d) have strong organisational and time management skills;

(e) have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and

(f) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English, with fluency in Cantonese being an advantage.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Officer.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Consideration of applications will commence on 21 September 2026 until the position is filled.