Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in AI for Biomolecular Design
Leading-edge faculty position at the University of Macau to pioneer AI-driven biomolecular design in the new Department of Biological Sciences.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in AI, computational biology, or related fields, seeking to lead impactful research and teaching in biomolecular design at a rapidly growing university.
Overview
The University of Macau (UM) invites applications for a Full/Associate/Assistant Professor in AI for Biomolecular Design, part of its strategic expansion in biological sciences. This role is based in the newly established Department of Biological Sciences within the Faculty of Science, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomolecular sciences. The successful candidate will lead an internationally competitive research program, contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and foster collaborations within the university’s multidisciplinary ecosystem. The position supports UM’s broader mission to advance frontier research and develop cutting-edge interdisciplinary programs in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an internationally competitive research program focused on AI-driven biomolecular design and computational biology.
- Conduct cutting-edge research addressing fundamental biological questions using computational and AI technologies.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including curriculum development and student mentorship.
- Establish and maintain collaborative research networks within and beyond the university.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
- Actively participate in departmental and faculty governance, contributing to the growth and development of the Department of Biological Sciences.
- Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the field of AI for biomolecular design.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in disciplines closely related to AI for Biomolecular Design, Computational Biology, or a related field
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record in top-tier journals or conferences
- Strong background in AI for biomolecular design or computational biology
- Proven ability to establish and lead an impactful research program
- Experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Excellent publication record in top-tier journals or conferences
- Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but preference may be given to Macao permanent residents under equal conditions
- No age or prior experience caps mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants should apply online through the university’s recruitment portal. Review of applications will 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.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Three reference letters
Contact
Human Resources Section, Office of Administration· Recruitment Contact
+853 8822 8690
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