一級研究主任須有行政/管理的知識及經驗，故獲聘任者須在取得學士學位後，至少有四年擔任行政/管理職位的工作經驗。如申請人曾擔任研究行政工作、處理研究撥款申請及/或於高等教育界別有工作經驗，可獲優先考慮。 假如應徵者未能符合一級研究主任要求，則可考慮申請二級研究主任的職位。假如秘書處認為合適，亦會向申請一級研究主任的應徵者提出聘任為二級研究主任。 應徵為一級研究主任/二級研究主任的其他入職條件包括： (一) 持有本港頒授的學士學位，或同等學歷； (二) 具備優良中英文書寫及口語能力。申請人須符合語文能力的要求，即在香港高級程度會考中國語文及文化、中國語言文學或中國語文科取得C級或以上的成績，及在香港高級程度會考英語運用科或General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level) English Language科取得C級或以上的成績，或具備同等成績(註); (三) 勤奮進取、能獨立工作及有強烈的責任感； (四) 擁有優良的組織能力、籌劃及分折技巧，並能於壓力下工作；以及 (五) 有良好的電腦運用知識。

For appointment as RA I, knowledge and experience in administration/managerial field are essential. The candidate must have a minimum total of four years’ post-degree working experience in administrative/managerial positions. Preference will be given to candidates with working experience in research administration, handling applications for research funds and/or higher education sector. Candidates who do not satisfy the requirements for RA I may apply for appointment as RA II. Candidates who apply for RA I may also be considered for appointment as RA II as the Secretariat sees fit. Other specific entry requirements that must be satisfied by candidates of RAI/RAII include : (a) have a Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; (b) have excellent command of spoken and written Chinese and English. The candidates should have Grade 'C' or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), and Grade ‘C’ or above in Use of English of the HKALE or English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), or equivalent (note); (c) be proactive, and have a strong sense of responsibility as well as the ability to work independently; (d) possess strong organisational power, planning and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure; and (e) have good computer proficiency.