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 the 201-250 bracket in THE World University Rankings and 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 the smart city. To support the 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.
The Department of Ocean Science and Technology (OST) of the Faculty of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in the discipline of Ocean Technology for the Centre for Regional Oceans (CRO).
The Department of Ocean Science and Technology (OST) offers quality postgraduate and PhD programmes. The emphasis of our programmes is directed to the areas of ocean environment and ecology, ocean circulation, coastal disasters, and ocean technology. Currently, OST has 11 academic staff. UM is among the top 1% in ESI (Essential Sciences Indicators) rankings in Engineering. The Engineering and Technology programme of UM is ranked in the 126– 150 bracket in THE World University Rankings 2022.
The Centre for Regional Oceans (CRO) is a research centre in the Faculty of Science and Technology with the purpose of advancing the ocean-related research of UM. In recent years, CRO has newly established 4 laboratories, namely Laboratory for Ocean Environmental Pollution Analysis and Assessment, Laboratory for Ocean Environmental Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Laboratory for Ocean Environmental Simulation and Modelling and Laboratory for Ocean and Atmospheric Research. CRO is expected to deliver impactful research in ocean technology.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Ocean Technology, Ocean Informatics, Ocean Data Science or related areas. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching experience at the tertiary education level. To accord future development, candidates specialising in ocean sensors, ocean information transmission and network, marine autonomous robotic systems, marine acoustics and ocean information system are preferred.
The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2023.
Remuneration
A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP828, 100 (approximately USD102, 230) 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, a 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 commence upon receiving applications and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful 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: [email protected]
Tel: +853 8822 8574;
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**
