Research Position in the Faculty of Health Sciences

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 180 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. In addition, UM is currently establishing a campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is expected to be operational in 2028. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) (http://fhs.um.edu.mo/) aims at providing excellent education programmes, performing outstanding research and delivering dedicated services to the community. With the research contribution from FHS since its debut in 2013, UM has achieved a record high between No. 126 and No. 150 for Life Sciences and between No. 151 and No. 175 for Medical and Health in the THE World University Rankings in recent years. To cope with the latest development, FHS is now recruiting research personnel with extensive research experience in at least one of the ten strategic research directions of FHS, and the ten research directions are: (1) Precision Oncology, (2) Stem Cell and Development, (3) Aging, Neural and Metabolism Disorders and Infectious Diseases, (4) Biomedical Imaging, (5) Data Science, (6) Drug Development, (7) Neuropsychiatry, (8) Structural Biology, (9) Translational Medicine, and (10) Public Health.

Initial appointment is up to 12 months with a possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral Fellow: A doctoral degree in related biological, health and/or biomedical studies; a solid record of publication and scientific training.
• Research Assistant: A bachelor’s degree or above in related life sciences with solid research experience in health science-related studies.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty as soon as possible.

Remuneration

Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions.

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply ONLINE. Review of applications will commence upon receiving applications and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration, University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China, Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo, Tel: +853 8822 8574; Fax: +853 8822 2412

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances. Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only. Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents.

Location:Macao - MacaoSalary:CompetitiveHours:Part TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/ContractPlaced On:25th July 2025Expires:23rd September 2025Job Ref:FHS/RP/07/2025