Associate/Assistant Professor in Urban Public Safety and Disaster Prevention
Join the University of Macau’s Institute of Smart City Technologies to lead interdisciplinary research on urban resilience, disaster prevention, and sustainable city development.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in urban science, geography, or related fields, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in securing research funding and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
The University of Macau (UM) invites applications for an **Associate/Assistant Professor** position in the **Institute of Smart City Technologies (ISCT)**, jointly affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. This role focuses on advancing research in urban sustainability, climate resilience, disaster prevention, and smart urban systems. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary projects, secure external funding, and mentor students within a dynamic research environment. The position emphasizes academic leadership, teaching excellence, and collaboration with industry and government partners in the Greater Bay Area. English is the primary working language, though proficiency in Chinese or Portuguese is advantageous.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead cutting-edge research projects focused on urban sustainability, disaster prevention, and smart city technologies.
- Secure external research funding from government, industry, and international agencies.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in relevant disciplines such as urban planning, environmental engineering, or disaster management.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in interdisciplinary research projects.
- Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and international organizations to advance urban resilience initiatives.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
- Contribute to curriculum development and academic program enhancement within the Faculty of Engineering.
- Serve on university committees and participate in institutional governance to support strategic planning.
Requirements
Degree required: A PhD degree in Geography, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth System Science, Sustainable Engineering, Urban Science, Geographic Information Systems, Ecology, or a related discipline.
Language: English proficiency required for academic and professional communication; knowledge of Chinese or Portuguese is advantageous.
Instruction: English
Publications: A distinguished record of internationally recognized research publications.
- Proven record of internationally recognized research in urban sustainability or disaster prevention.
- Substantial experience in securing research funding from competitive sources.
- Strong academic leadership and management skills for research and development initiatives.
- Excellent teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Proficiency in English for academic and professional communication.
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and industry partnerships.
- 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 specified.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-24 · open until filled
Applicants must submit their application online through the University of Macau’s career portal. The portal provides detailed instructions and required documents. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their application unsuccessful if they are not invited for an interview within three months of submission.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research statement or proposal
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Publication list
- Letters of recommendation (number not specified)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Contact
Human Resources Section, Office of Administration· Recruitment Contact
+853 8822 8577
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