Full / Associate / Assistant Professor in Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 08 Jul 2022

(Ref. No.: IOTSC/FAAP/SE/06/2022)

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 201-250 bracket in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 322 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 smart city. To support 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 State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (University of Macau) invites applications for the position of Full/Associate/Assistant Professor, who will also be a joint faculty member in the Faculty of Science and Technology, in the following disciplines:

  • Smart grids;
  • Sustainable energy systems;
  • Urban electrical power and energy systems;
  • Smart buildings, loads and customer systems.

State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (University of Macau) - SKL-IOTSC

The State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (University of Macau) is expected to promote smart city development in prospective of IoT, Big Data Technology and Engineering in Macao and inject a fresh impetus to the development of the Greater Bay Area by enhancing research and training in the field and providing technical support plans for improving economic performance, people’s quality of life, and social management. More details about the State Key Laboratory are available from https://skliotsc.um.edu.mo/ .

Faculty of Science and Technology - FST

Faculty of Science and Technology aims to provide programmes for undergraduate and graduate education with quality reaching international standard. It strives to become a research active unit advancing the knowledge of engineering and science, and serves the community and industry as an agent of technological innovation and educational advancement. Currently, about 90 faculty members from diverse international backgrounds serve in this faculty. More details about the Faculty of Science and Technology are available from http://www.fst.um.edu.mo/ .

Qualifications

  • A PhD degree in Electrical Power and Energy Systems or related disciplines; 
  • A distinguished record of internationally-recognized research and scholarship;
  • Demonstrable competence in communication; and
  • English is the working language, while knowledge in Chinese/Portuguese will be an advantage.
  • The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in the 4th quarter of 2022.

    Remuneration

    A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,210,300 (approximately USD149,420), MOP1,019,200 (approximately USD125,830),and MOP828,100 (approximately USD102,230), for Full, Associate, and Assistant Professor respectively, 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 commence upon receiving applications and 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: [email protected]
    Tel: +853 8822 8577;
    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**



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