Research Associate

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

Duties 

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Clinical study in multifactorial eye diseases” and activities pertinent to the Clinical Trial Unit for Vision, one of the units under the School of Optometry.  He/She will be required to:

(a)    assist in various research activities including comprehensive eye examinations, dry eye assessments, ocular health checking, data collection, and statistical analysis;

(b)    prepare academic manuscripts for publication and project proposals; 

(c)    assist in research-related administration; 

(d)    develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to further promote the research activities of the Clinical Trial Unit for Vision; and

(e)    perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a)    have a master’s degree or a good honors degree in Optometry with three or more years of research/relevant work experience in myopia or dry eye research;

(b)    possess optometry qualifications registrable with the Optometrists Board in the HKSAR;

(c)    have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua;

(d)    have excellent computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AI application; and

(e)    be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Thomas Lam at telephone number 2766 6115 or via email at thomas.c.lam@polyu.edu.hk for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. 

Consideration of applications will commence on 9 October 2026 until the position is filled.

Posting date: 2 October 2026