UM Research Assistant Professor in Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The UM Research Assistant Professor scheme under the UM Talent Programme aims to attract high-calibre talents to conduct research activities to strengthen the University’s capabilities in academic research and technological innovation. 

UM now invites applications for the position of UM Research Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Website: https://fah.um.edu.mo). 

• UM Research Assistant Professor

The  UM Research Assistant Professor scheme is launched under the UM Talent Programme to attract high-calibre talents to conduct independent research at UM. Through undertaking research projects, it will vigorously promote industry-university-research collaboration and the development of new industries to diversify the economy of Macao. It will also enhance the University’s postgraduate education, and facilitate the formation of a talent training hub on the west bank of the Greater Bay Area. These young and knowledgeable professionals will become an important source and talent pool for the faculty team development in UM. 

Applications are invited for Research Assistant Professor in the academic unit on a 2-year initial contract basis, renewable upon satisfactory performance. 

Appointees are normally assigned with minimal teaching duties. 

Requirements:

1. Holder of PhD or equivalent degree in relevant disciplines in a world-renowned university;
2. Proven track record of excellent research achievements, including publications, patents, presentations, and academic awards;
3. Post-doctoral research experience is preferable;
4. Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal and management skills;
5. English is the working language, while knowledge in Chinese/Portuguese will be an advantage.
6. Current UM Postdoctoral Fellowship and Associateship appointees with remaining contract period over 12 months is not eligible for application. 

Remuneration:

A taxable annual remuneration between MOP500,000 and 700,000 (approximately USD61,720 to 86,410) will be 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 experience.

For details, please visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/

Application Procedure:

• Applicants should apply online, by clicking the ‘Apply’ button on or before 31 January 2023;
• 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.  

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.

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

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

***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**