The main duties include : (a) overseeing and managing contractors for conducting studies to improve the accuracy of vehicle emission models; (b) conducting statistical analysis on local vehicle emission data; (c) developing and upgrading vehicle emission estimation models; (d) compiling vehicle emission inventories; (e) assisting in vehicle emission measurements using portable emission measurement systems; (f) assisting in building up a local vehicle emission database. The hours and venues of work may be varied having regarded to the operational needs of the department. The successful candidate may be required to (a) work irregular hours and overtime, including evenings and weekends; and (b) work occasionally outdoors.

Candidate should have – (a) a Hong Kong first or second class honours degree in a relevant Science or Engineering subject, or equivalent; (b) minimum three years relevant post-qualifications experience at an appropriate level of responsibility involving statistical analysis and numerical simulation of physical systems, among which at least two years extensive experience either in using statistical software such as SPSS, SAS or R; or programming language such as python and FORTRAN programming; (c) good command of spoken and written Chinese and English; and (d) knowledge on Oracle/SQL skills is an advantage.