Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering

About the position

Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering

Research Field: Chemistry

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

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.

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.

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.

IAPME is committed to the balanced integration of fundamental and technology application research, which serves as an innovative bridge between fundamental science and engineering.

The interdisciplinary nature of IAPME enables realization of the different research strengths of the university in the scientific engineering solutions as well as in the coping of future technological challenges.

At the current stage, the key research areas include environmental materials, photo-electric and electro-optic conversion materials, catalytic and energy materials, materials design and simulation, soft smart materials for wearable and biomedical applications, AI+ science, etc..

Candidates should demonstrate strong potential or established excellence in research and teaching, with a proven record of high-quality publications in reputable international journals and relevant academic experience.

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.

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414949/full-associate-assi…

What you’ll bring

• The rank of appointment will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, achievements, and demonstrated impact in their field.
• 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.
• Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.
• ** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**
• Applicants must hold a PhD degree in a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential or established excellence in research and teaching, with a proven record of high-quality publications in reputable international journals and relevant academic experience. The rank of appointment will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, achievements, and demonstrated impact in their field.
• The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in Spring 2027.

At a glance

Position type

Assistant professor

Institution

UNIVERSITY OF MACAU

Department

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Research group

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Location

Macao, MO

Supervisor / contact person

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Funding

Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
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.
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.
The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force.

Duration

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Expected start

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Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-462555

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics

Research area

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Methods

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Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

20 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

27 Oct 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

20 Sep 2026

Last updated

20 Sep 2026

2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 27 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
IAPME is committed to the balanced integration of fundamental and technology application research, which serves as an innovative bridge between fundamental science and engineering. The interdisciplinary nature of IAPME enables realization of the different research strengths of the university in the scientific engineering solutions as well as in the coping of future technological challenges. At the current stage, the key research areas include environmental materials, photo-electric and electro-optic conversion materials, catalytic and energy materials, materials design and simulation, soft smart materials for wearable and biomedical applications, AI+ science, etc.. The Institute aims to cultivate outstanding, forward-looking, and innovative disciplinary directions that push the boundaries of fundamental science while enabling transformative industrial applications.
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.
Where to apply
Apply now

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414949/full-associate-assistant-professor-in-materials-science-and-engineering/?TrackID=427338

Contact: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/462555 ↗

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/414949/full-associate-assistant-professor-in-materials-science-and-engineering/?TrackID=427338 ↗