Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Biology

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Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Biology

Biology

(Reference No.: FSC/BIO/FAAP/03/2026)

Academic Staff

The newly established Faculty of Science at the University of Macau (UM) invites applications for the position of Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Biology. This recruitment supports the launch of the new Department of Biological Science, part of UM’s strategic initiative to strengthen its foundation in fundamental and applied sciences.

As part of UM’s broader academic development plan, the university is undertaking a major structural expansion by restructuring and establishing five faculties in science and technology. Among them, the Faculty of Science will be formed based on relevant program of the current Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) and Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). The new Faculty will include the Department of Biological Science, Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics, and Department of Mathematics. The establishment of the Department of Biological Science will enhance the faculty’s multidisciplinary ecosystem and foster cross-cutting collaborations in emerging areas of science and technology. (For more details, please visit https://www.fst.um.edu.mo/ and https://fhs.um.edu.mo/en/#/).

The Department of Biological Science strives to excel in both fundamental and applied research in biological sciences, particularly in areas of omics, computational biology, AI-driven biology, and generative biology. We seek candidates with expertise in these areas, especially those whose research leverages computational and AI technologies to address fundamental biological questions. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship, while establishing internationally competitive research programs.

Qualifications
Applicants should hold a PhD in biology or disciplines closely related to the areas specified above, with an outstanding record in research and good record in teaching. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong publication record, the ability to establish and lead an impactful research program addressing significant biological questions, a commitment to high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and active contribution to the development and growth of the Department and Faculty.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in Fall 2026.

Remuneration
A taxable annual remuneration starting from 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. 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
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**