UM Postdoctoral Fellow in Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Macau - Faculty of Social Sciences

The University of Macau (UM) is a leading international, research-oriented comprehensive public university located in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), with English as its primary working language. Situated on Hengqin Island, on the western bank of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), UM features a scenic campus covering approximately 1 km². Over the past decade, UM has achieved remarkable growth and significant progress in academic excellence, research innovation, and global recognition. The university currently ranks No. 145 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. It offers state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and is home to three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and the Internet of Things for smart cities. In alignment with the MSAR’s goal of economic diversification and deepening collaboration with Guangdong Province in Hengqin, UM continues 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, as well as 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.

The UM Postdoctoral Fellow scheme under the UM Talent Programme aims to attract outstanding PhD graduates to conduct research at UM so as to strengthen the research capabilities of the University.

UM now invites applications for the position of UM Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Social Sciences (Website: https://fss.um.edu.mo).

Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellow in the academic units on a 2-year contract basis.

Appointees who are holders of Macao Permanent Resident Identity Card will be given a functional title of “UM Macao Fellow”.

Requirements:

1. Holder of PhD degree or equivalent degree from top-ranked universities or disciplines (e.g., Top 200 ranked universities listed on THE/QS world ranking, or those listed under the Double First-Class Initiatives and Programmes in mainland China);
2. Holder of PhD degree for less than 2 years. Applicants with doctoral degree award expected within 6 months upon closing of application will be considered;
3. Proven track record of outstanding academic achievements, including publications, patents, presentations and academic awards;
4. Current UM Postdoctoral Fellows under the UM Talent Programme are not eligible for application.

Remuneration:

A taxable annual remuneration MOP336,000 (approximately USD41,480) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, relevant professional experience and offered position in the contract. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions experience.

Application Procedure:

• Applicants should apply online on or before 30 January 2026;
• Required documents for application include:1) Detailed Curriculum Vitae; 2) Academic certificate; 3) Performance summary form (template available on application system); 4) Research proposal (template available on application system); 5) Five representative academic publications; 6) Copy of Macao Permanent Resident Identity Card. Please upload the above documents to your online application.

For any enquiries, please contact Research Services and Knowledge Transfer Office at rskto_umtp@um.edu.mo.

Website: https://rskto.um.edu.mo/ Tel: +853 8822 4210 / +853 8822 9189.

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.

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