Full/Associate/Assistant Professor or Senior Instructor in Biomedical Sciences (Human Anatomy)

The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized public comprehensive 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 in 201-250 bracket in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 304 in the QS World University Rankings in 2022. 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 the largest residential college system in Asia, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. With unprecedented growth and opportunities for development, UM offers promising career prospects to academics at all levels. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. 

In 2013, UM launched the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) (http://fhs.um.edu.mo/), which aims at providing excellent education programmes, performing outstanding research and delivering dedicated services to the community. In 2021, FHS established the Department of Biomedical Sciences (DBS) that aims at fortifying the teaching and research in the area of biomedical sciences, with focuses on precision oncology, stem cell and development, aging, neural and metabolism disorders, biomedical imaging, data science, drug development, structural biology, and translational medicine. In 2020, UM also launched the Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology (MOE-FSCPO). DBS offers the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences programme with an aim for the student to explore the essence of human beings, learn about biological and chemical systems of human body and apply this interdisciplinary knowledge to medical issues that are related to health and diseases. DBS now invites applications for the position of Full/Associate/Assistant Professor or Senior Instructor. The candidate is expected to have a strong exposure in human anatomy and/or clinical medicine. 

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in related biological, health, medical studies and/or clinical medicine, with a background in human anatomy. Candidate who has teaching experience in human anatomy in tertiary institution with a proven record of the excellence in teaching will be considered for Senior Instructor. Candidate who has teaching experience in human anatomy in tertiary institution along with at least three years of postdoctoral training with a high potential of excellence in research and teaching will be considered for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment at the rank of Full Professor and Associate Professor depends on qualification and achievements of the candidate, such as the established international excellence in research and scholarship as a proven record of publications in high calibre international journals. 

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in 2023. 

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,210,300 (approximately USD149,420) for the position of Full Professor; MOP1,019,200 (approximately USD125,830) for the position of Associate Professor; MOP828,100 (approximately USD102,230) for the position of Assistant Professor and MOP592,410 (approximately USD73,140) for the position of Senior Instructor 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. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/.

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply ONLINE, by clicking the 'Apply' button. Review of applications will commence in February 2023 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

Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/;  Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Tel: +853 8822 8406;  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.

***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**