Technical Manager/Assistant Technical Manager/Senior Technical Officer (holding the functional title of Database Manager) at the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH)

Job title: Technical Manager/Assistant Technical Manager/Senior Technical Officer (holding the functional title of Database Manager) at the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH)

Company: The University of Hong Kong


Job description: Applications are invited for an appointment as Database Manager at the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH) of the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 531649)About the Centre for Quantitative History (CQH)The Centre for Quantitative History (CQH) is a focal institution studying economic, financial, and social history in a quantitative fashion, hosted at the HKU Business School in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Centre was founded as an Area of Excellence designated and funded by the Research Grants Council of the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong. More information about the Centre can be found at .The RoleThe appointee will be responsible for directing the development of the data infrastructure that serves as the foundation for CQH’s research databases. Key responsibilities:

• To oversee core data management functions, including:

• Acquiring and transferring all research-related data
• Producing data documentation, such as:

• Data dictionaries
• Operational procedures
• Instruction manuals
• Data capture guidelines
• Reports on dataset progress and updates
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and timely delivery of data projects;
• To ensure compliance with data security, management requirements, and contractual agreements with partners;
• To utilise relational and graph databases and tools;
• To develop and track data project timelines;
• To liaise with information technology specialists, consultants, contractors, and internal staff to support cohort data-related research activities;
• To provide training and support to team members on data management practices.

Qualifications and Qualities

• A bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, informatics, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, programming, and statistics;
• Solid experience in managing relational databases and proficiency with database tools such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar systems would be advantageous;
• Prior experience handling large and complex datasets;
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex problems into clear, non-technical terms.
• Familiarity with new database and information system technologies;
• Applicants with less experience may be considered for the position of Assistant Technical Manager/Senior Technical Officer

What We OfferWe provide a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and a chance to contribute to impactful data projects. The appointment will be in the form of a fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible and with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of the basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.How to ApplyThe University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 25, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.Advertised:Mar 25, 2025 (HK Time)
Applications close:Apr 25, 2025 (HK Time)

Expected salary:

Location: Hong Kong

Job date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:54:17 GMT

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