Assistant to Director

The Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics (HKCRC), established in 2020, is a research innovation and entrepreneurship incubation platform jointly founded by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Li Zexiang serves as the Director. The Center is dedicated to introducing advanced technologies such as robotics, AI, and automation into the construction industry, addressing industry pain points, and achieving product implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Decision Support: Develop new productive forces. Accompany the Center Director on research visits to relevant enterprises (including desktop research and on-site surveys). Collect, analyze, organize, and archive research data and corresponding meeting minutes, and prepare high-quality customized analysis reports.
• Cross-departmental Collaboration: Build the Greater Bay Area science and innovation ecosystem. Coordinate cross-regional and cross-organizational collaboration and information synchronization. Integrate internal and external resources to support the Center’s daily operations and drive project development.
• External Relations & Communication: Promote the integrated development of education, technology, and talent. Act as a communication bridge between the Center and government (Hong Kong and mainland China), universities, and corporate partners. Assist in handling various external liaison tasks. Participate in and support reception and exchange activities with government, academic, and corporate institutions, helping to establish and maintain good cooperative relationships.
• Administration & Schedule Management: Fully manage the Director’s schedule, follow up on and oversee daily agendas and travel arrangements, including meeting scheduling, event planning, business receptions, and domestic/international travel logistics, ensuring seamless coordination of all tasks.
• Documentation & Project Follow-up: Draft key center documents, PPT reports, and meeting minutes. Assist in handling the Director’s daily operational tasks, follow up on various documentation matters, and prepare regular summary reports. Oversee the progress of research projects or startup incubation tasks assigned by the Director.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Center Director.

• Education: Full-time bachelor’s degree or above. Majors in STEM (robotics, engineering) or administration, public relations, or related fields preferred. Fresh graduates or those within two years of graduation are preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Chinese and English (Cantonese, Mandarin, and English), with the ability to draft professional bilingual reports.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to create and present PPT reports
• Good data analysis and research capabilities
• Clear logical thinking, structured thinking, and strategic framework
• Fast learning ability, able to adapt to a fast-paced research and entrepreneurship environment, with a passion for tech entrepreneurship
• Stable, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and excellent coordination, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Able to handle frequent travel and flexible working hours, with strong resilience under pressure
• High overall competence, strong initiative, and an international perspective
• Plus Points: Experience in robotics, smart construction sites, or related technology R&D institutions preferred; experience in design thinking and hard-tech entrepreneurship, knowledge of tech innovation and venture capital industries is a plus.

• Competitive salary, benchmarked against market standards and negotiable based on experience
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including but not limited to paid annual leave, medical and dental insurance
• Growth opportunities: In-depth participation in the technology incubation ecosystem led by Professor Li Zexiang

Due to work requirements, the role will involve regular presence at the Hong Kong Science Park (HKSTP) in Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong; Shenzhen InnoX Academy; and Songshan Lake XbotPark Robotics Base, with occasional business travel to various locations.