Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences

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Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences

(Reference No.: FHS/DBS/FAAP/01/2024)

Academic Staff

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. 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 and infectious diseases, biomedical imaging, data science, drug development, neuropsychiatry. structural biology, translational medicine, and public health. In 2020, UM also launched the Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology (MOE-FSCPO).

DBS of FHS now invites applications for the position of Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences. The candidate is expected to have:
1. Strong exposures in cancer research and preferably with background in data science;
2. Strong exposures in drug development and preferably with background in cancer research;
3. Strong exposures in stem cell biology and preferably with background in cancer research; and/or
4. Strong exposures in immunotherapies and preferably with background in cancer research.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in related biological, health and/or medical studies. Candidate who has received at least three years of postdoctoral training and demonstrates a high potential of excellence in research and teaching will be considered for 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 2024.

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 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 visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ 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 commence immediately 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 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**