Duties

The appointee will be responsible for incubating and developing novel materials and scalable processes for electronic applications. Core duties include:

• Develop Core Technologies: Innovate and develop materials for electronic applications.
• Project Management: Oversee project incubation, proposal writing, and preparing reports and presentations.
• Project Implementation: Lead project execution to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Technology Transfer and Commercialization: Facilitate the commercialization of developed technologies.
• Client and Network Building: Develop and manage client accounts, expand collaboration networks, and stay informed about market trends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project sponsors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a highly competent and expert team.
• Intellectual Property Management: Handle intellectual property applications and management for various projects.
• Additional Duties: Perform ad hoc tasks and other duties as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Educational Background: MPhil and/or PhD in Material Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of R&D and supervisory experience in the development of electronic materials, such as packaging materials, functional coating materials, and formulations of electronic paste or adhesives.
• Proven track record in the commercialization of R&D results.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Strong independent working ability with solid leadership skills to effectively lead a research team.
• Creative and critical thinking, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Experience with the successful application and completion of ITF projects is a plus.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, along with proficiency in literature and patent searches.
• Language Proficiency:
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.

Salary and Benefit:
We offer 5-day work, attractive remuneration package to the successful candidates. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Medical and dental benefits as well as annual leave will be provided. We also offer an open, collaborative and friendly working environment as well as ample capacity for your professional development. Appointment will be offered on a contract basis, renewable subject to mutual agreement and performance.

Application Procedure
APPLY NOW. We thank applicants for their interests, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the results of their applications.
(Applicants who do not hear from us within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful and their data will be destroyed within 24 months of receipt.)

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