Vacancy

University of Macau (UM) Postdoctoral Fellow

 (Reference No.: UMTP/UMRAP/UMPF/12/2022)

UM Postdoctoral Fellow scheme under the UM Talent Programme aims to attract high-calibre talents to conduct research activities to strengthen the University’s capabilities in academic research and technological innovation.

Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences / State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine (University of Macau) now invite applications for the position UM Postdoctoral Fellow

(Website: https://sklqrcm.um.edu.mo/)

Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellow on a 2-year contract basis.

Requirement

1. Holder of PhD degree or equivalent degree from top-ranked universities or disciplines;
2. Holder of PhD degree for less than 2 years. Applicants with doctoral degree award expected within 6 months upon closing of application will be considered;
3. Proven record of outstanding academic achievement, including publications, patents, presentations and academic awards;
4. Current UM Postdoctoral Fellowship and Associateship appointees are not eligible for application.

Remuneration

A taxable annual remuneration between MOP336,000 and MOP480,000 (approximately USD41,480 to 59,250)  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 experience.

Application Procedure

1. Applicants should apply online via https://talent.rsms.um.edu.mo/login/OALogin.jsp on or before 31 January 2023;
2. Required documents for application include:

• 1) Detailed Curriculum Vitae;
• 2) Academic certificate;
• 3) Performance summary form (template available on application system);
• 4) Research proposal (template available on application system);
• 5) Five representative academic publications.

Please upload the above documents to your online application.

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

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Research Assistant (IT/Computing)

Ref. no. ICMS-2022-07-RA-IT

Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) of the University of Macau opens position for Laboratory Research Assistants. Applicant should send an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a recent photo, a copy of identification (ID), copies of academic certificates and the transcripts, and related materials to icms.enquiry@um.edu.mo for details.

Job Requirements:

• Work with lab colleagues, university IT office and supplier to set up a Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS).
• Participate in the LIMS software training and set up training provided by the supplier.
• Connect the related laboratory equipment to the LIMS.
• Work with colleagues to perform software development of different kinds of laboratory management system : develop web programs and other customized functions, including system design, program development and maintenance;
• System testing to the LIMS system and other laboratory management system: perform system unit testing, functional testing, and code verification.
• Maintain the system, includes but not limited to, rectifying bugs, enhancing the performance of the system, changing different types of functionalities of the system according to the actual needs, as well as preventing future problem of the software.
• Providing support to colleagues to appropriately and efficiently utilise informatics tools and equipment integration capabilities;
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach and support the integration of new processes and technologies to promote the adoption of best practices;
• Perform other LIMS or laboratory activities as required.

Skill requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in IT/Computing or related field;
• Ability to use scientific rules, processes, and methods to solve problems and make predictions.
• Familiar with a high-level programming or scripting language such as C, JAVA or JavaScript. Have knowledge of SQL.
• Ability to use web application development or web system development;
• Advanced knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, the scientific record and statistical analysis programs used by the organization.
• Relevant research or working experience would be an advantage;
• Have an interest in working in wet laboratory. Strong learning ability and independent exploration ability;
• Work meticulously, be serious and responsible, and have team spirit;
• Good command of English and Chinese.

Research Assistant
Ref. no. ICMS-2022-06-RA-ANL

Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) of the University of Macau opens position for Laboratory Research Assistants. Applicant should send an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a recent photo, a copy of identification (ID), copies of academic certificates and the transcripts, and related materials to EricHuang@um.edu.mo and WengL@um.edu.mo for details.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the laboratory environment & safety ;
• Assist in the management of laboratory animal centre;
• Assist in keep the animals’ welfare;
• Assist in equipment use and training for laboratory users;
• Assist in other laboratory-related activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above, major in Biochemistry, Medical, Pharmaceutics or any related discipline, equivalent work experience and/or qualification will also be considered;
• Fresh graduates are welcome;
• Experience in animal experiments and management is preferred;
• Relevant research or working experience would be an advantage;
• Responsible, motivated, and initiative personality;
• Good command of English and Chinese;
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment;

Research Assistant
Ref. no. ICMS-2022-05-RA-CHEM

Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) of the University of Macau opens position for Laboratory Research Assistants. Applicant should send an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a recent photo, a copy of identification (ID), copies of academic certificates and the transcripts, and related materials to Sklqrcm@um.edu.mo for details.

Responsibilities:
– Maintain the laboratory environment & safety ;
– Assist in equipment use and training for laboratory users;
– Assist in other laboratory related activities.

Requirements:
– Bachelor degree or above, major in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical, Pharmaceutics or any related discipline, equivalent work experience and/or qualification will also be considered;
– Fresh graduates are welcome;
– Experience on operating HPLC/LC-MS/GC/GC-MS and/or pharmaceutical equipment is preferred.
– Relevant research or working experience would be an advantage ;
– Responsible, motivated and initiative personality
– Good command of English and Chinese;
– Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment;

Please also refer to https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for latest recruitment information.