Job Description

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Research Assistant to support the Department%27s teaching, fieldwork, laboratory, outreach, and educational development activities. The appointee will support the dynamic teaching and instructional needs of the Department.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor%27s degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (ii) good communication and interpersonal skills (iii) the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and (iv) a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to supporting teaching and student learning.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) assisting in the teaching and delivery of departmental courses (b) providing active instructional and logistical support for field courses (c) guiding and advising undergraduate students on their coursework (d) providing academic support outside regular classroom hours (e) collaborating with faculty members in planning and coordinating departmental field studies (f) managing field safety protocols and operations (g) overseeing the daily management, safety, and operation of specialised rock laboratories (h) leading educational lab visits and supporting undergraduate admission initiatives (i) coordinating departmental outreach activities, including visits by delegations from other institutions (j) maintaining and updating content for e-learning platforms and the departmental website and (k) performing other duties as assigned by the Department.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Applicants should upload the following documents in the online application: (1) an up-to-date curriculum vitae (2) copies of academic transcripts and certificates and (3) a cover letter.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .