The main duties include – (a) providing improvements/recommendations on the vehicle emission modeling methodology; (b) developing analyzing methodologies like error estimation, quality assurance; (c) conducting statistical analysis on vehicle emission measurement and survey data; (d) assisting in the design of emission database and data manipulation procedures; (e) assisting in compiling vehicle emission inventory and evaluating emission reduction initiatives, (f) assisting/overseeing the upgrade of vehicle emission models; and (g) performing other technical/administrative duties as assigned by the supervisors when required.

(Note: The hours and venues of work may be varied having regard 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 Physics or Engineering subject, or equivalent; (b) minimum three-year relevant post-qualifications experience at an appropriate level of responsibility involving statistical analysis and numerical simulation of physical systems; (c) good command of spoken and written Chinese and English; and (d) one-year post-qualifications experience on either (i) statistical softwares (such as SPSS, SAS or R), or (ii) programming languages (such as python or FORTRAN programming skills) is an advantage.