Salary: $47,010 per month

Entry Requirements:Candidates should –
(a) have a Hong Kong degree in Physical Science, Physics, Mathematics, Meteorology, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent;
(b) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent [see Note]; and
(c) have at least 12 months of working experience in big data analysis OR have completed a post-graduate programme which included research on areas related to big data analysis.

Relevant experience in data assimilation, forecast post-processing and machine learning techniques is an advantage.

Note:“Grade E” in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to “Level 2” in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

Duties:The duties of a Research Officer include –
(a) research and develop post-processing techniques to incorporate real-time observational data for sub-hectometer resolution forecast generation;
(b) implement rapid update cycling and machine learning-enhanced data assimilation systems into the existing WRF model framework;
(c) verify and validate forecast results against independent observations, assessing accuracy, reliability, and computational efficiency to ensure operational readiness; and
(d) prepare and deliver comprehensive reports, technical documentation, system operation manuals, etc.

(Note: He/she may be required to work outside normal office hours.)

Terms of Appointment:A successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract (NCSC) terms up to 12 months. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of this Department and the performance of the candidate.

Fringe Benefits

(1) A gratuity may be granted upon satisfactory completion of a 12-month contract with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. The amount of gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Government’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance (Cap. 485 of the Laws of Hong Kong), is equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period.
(2) Rest days, statutory holidays, annual leave, maternity/paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

How to apply:Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications which are late or incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by email will not be accepted.

Applicants are required to send the below required documents by email to ([via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]) on or before 15 June 2026 –

(1) results of HKDSEE/HKCEE or equivalent examinations and qualifications;
(2) official transcripts and certificates of academic qualifications;
(3) a detailed description of duties for all full-time employments, in particular, relevant work experience in big data analysis or a detailed description of post-graduate programme research on areas related to big data analysis; and
(4) proof of current and previous working experiences.

The title of the post being applied for and the online application number should be quoted in the subject of the email and on every page of the copies of the relevant supporting documents. As invitations or notifications will be sent to candidates by email, candidates should provide a clear and accurate email address in their application. Candidates are held responsible for checking their own emails to ensure that invitations or notifications are duly received.

Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by e-mail in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. Those who do not receive any invitation for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address:Personnel Registry, Hong Kong Observatory, 134A Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Enquiry Telephone:2926 8512

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):15/06/2026 23:59:00

Web Site of Department:https://www.hko.gov.hk

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.

(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.

(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview/written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.

(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications.

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