Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Precision Oncology

The University of Macau (UM) is a comprehensive research-oriented public university of international standing in the Macao Special Administrative Region, which is located in the western part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), one of the world’s fastest-growing hubs for technology and innovation. UM is ranked 145^th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 267^th 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 medicine, and internet of things for smart city. Committed to supporting Macao’s economic diversification and the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, UM actively advances frontier research and develops interdisciplinary programmes in a range of 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 of Macao and the wider GBA. As part of its continued development, UM is establishing a new campus in the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, setting the stage for the university to become the first higher education institution in Macao to extend operations into the Cooperation Zone. Scheduled to commence operations in 2028, the Cooperation Zone campus will usher in the ‘one university, two campuses’ model, further strengthening UM’s capacity for teaching and research. 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 university uses English as its working language and primary medium of instruction.

The Faculty of Medicine (FMD) was established in August 2026 through the expansion and restructuring of the former Faculty of Health Sciences. The Faculty’s educational mission is delivered through five academic departments: the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Clinical Medicine, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, and Department of Medicinal Food and Nutrition Sciences. The Faculty’s research mission is supported by three major research platforms: the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine and the Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Centre for Precision Oncology (FSCPO). Precision oncology is a key strategic research focus of FMD, with FSCPO serving as a flagship platform for advancing translational research from scientific discovery to clinical application.

The Faculty of Medicine (http://fmd.um.edu.mo/) and the Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology invite applications for the position of Full, Associate or Assistant Professor in Precision Oncology. The successful candidate will be expected to establish or further develop internationally recognized research programmes in precision oncology, contribute to the educational missions of FMD and FSCPO through teaching and postgraduate supervision, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations within the University and with leading institutions worldwide. The appointment at the rank of Full Professor will be expected to provide academic and strategic leadership to strengthen the research capacity of FSCPO and to work closely with the Director of FSCPO in shaping FSCPO's future development. Through the leadership roles in both FMD and FSCPO, the successful candidate will help strengthen UM's position as a leading centre for translational cancer research, innovation, and talent development.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in biological sciences, biotechnology, health sciences, medicine, or a related discipline. Candidates are expected to have an internationally recognized track record in RNA biology, cancer biology, and/or drug development for human cancers. Candidate for Assistant Professor should demonstrate strong potential in research and teaching, and a minimum of three years of postdoctoral training is preferred. The appointment at the rank of Full Professor and Associate Professor should demonstrate an established record of research excellence, evidenced by publications in leading international journals, success in securing competitive research funding, editorial board memberships, and invited presentations at major international conferences. Candidates for Full Professor and Associate Professor should also demonstrate academic leadership and the ability to develop internationally competitive research programmes and mentor junior researchers.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in 2026/2027.

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration starting MOP1,250,200 (approximately USD154,350) for the position of Full Professor; MOP1,052,800 (approximately USD129,980) for the position of Associate Professor and MOP855,400 (approximately USD105,600) for the position of Assistant Professor will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s 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 click on the ‘Apply’ button above for more details, and apply ONLINE. Applicant should submit a cover letter in which the preferred position(s) is specified, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will 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 8589;  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**

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