Assistant or Associate Professor in Biological or Environmental Sciences

10 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Saint Joseph

Department

Institute of Science and Environment

Research Field

Biological sciences
Environmental science

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Macao

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Institute of Science and Environment of the University of Saint Joseph (Macao SAR) is currently looking to fill a vacancy for Assistant or Associate Professor in one of the following areas:

- Environmental Sciences (Ecology, Pollution; Waste Management; Circular Economy; Global Change; Environmental Chemistry)

- Biological Sciences (Biotechnology; Neurosciences; Molecular Biology; Genetics and Omics)

- Marine and Earth Sciences (Marine Geology; Marine Biology)

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Perform academic duties, including teaching, supervising, developing
academic programmes and teaching plans;
2. Prepare course syllabus, lecturing, coursework assessment, undergraduate and graduate
student supervision;
3. Prepare research proposals, coordinate externally funded research proposals, supervise and
execute experiments, present results in academic meetings, publish in academic journals and
supervise postgraduate work;
4. Participate in the Scientific and Pedagogical Council and other faculty meetings, participate in
University’s committees and taskforces, assist with student recruitment, prepare new
programme proposals and programme revisions/accreditation, develop and revise student
and programme handbooks, and elaborate annual performance reports;
5. Prepare and participate in open days, science exhibitions, short courses, workshops, and field
trips.

Requirements:
1. PhD in Environmental, Biological, Marine, Earth Sciences or related areas;
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Assistant Professor for Associate level;
3. Teaching experience in areas related to the position and in higher education will be valued;
4. Solid research publication track record;
5. Experience in the supervision of graduate students and coordination of research projects will
be valued;
6. Experience in the preparation of new programmes and programme review will be valued;
7. English proficiency is mandatory;
8. Proficiency in Chinese will be valued;
9. Macao ID card holder preferable.

The taxable monthly remuneration starts from MOP 37,833.00 (approx. EUR 4,390.00) for the position
of Assistant Professor and MOP 47,833.00 (approx. EUR 5,550.00) for the position of Associate
Professor, with level within rank to be determined according to academic qualification and relevant
professional experience. The maximum income tax rate in Macau is 12% but it is effectively around
5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions. USJ offers a wide range of other benefits, such as
medical insurance, life and personal accident insurance, pension fund, and other relevant subsidies.
 

For application:
• Applicants should visit http://www.usj.edu.mo/en/about/careers-at-usj/ for more details and
submit their applications online.
• All documents and personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for
recruitment purpose only.
• Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Saint Joseph

Country

Macao

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://www.usj.edu.mo/en/about/careers-at-usj/

Contact

City

Macao

Website

https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/

Street

Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, 14-17

STATUS: EXPIRED