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Information about Macao Polytechnic University for Academics

Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) fosters intellectual scholarship and applied research, placing a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and translocality. With cutting-edge technology and research facilities, MPU actively promotes collaborative innovation and industry-academic partnerships, making noteworthy advancements in integrating AI technologies across various academic disciplines while globally showcasing its academic achievements that contribute to a sustainable future. The University directs significant research efforts towards key areas such as technology and innovation, Chinese-Portuguese-English translation, environmental protection, intangible cultural heritage, gaming management, as well as arts and creativity. Notably, MPU’s patented research outputs are widely utilised by public services and higher education institutions in the Chinese Mainland, Macao, Portugal, Italy, France, and Thailand.

Highlights:

  • MPU’s outstanding applied research emphasises practical applications and interdisciplinary products for knowledge and technology transfer.
  • MPU has established global research networks and collaborative research platforms in partnerships with international institutions or industry leaders.
  • MPU upholds the principle of research-enhanced teaching cultivating sustainable-minded researchers.
  • MPU’s AI-empowered research outputs feature the world’s most accurate Chinese-Portuguese machine translation system, and award-winning Canarin environment monitoring system

To view more about MPU’s research, please visit https://www.mpu.edu.mo/research/

Key Statistics for Professionals

Key data points related to studying at Macao Polytechnic University

Faculty-Student Ratio
1:14
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Scholarships and Fellowships
70+
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Annual Number of Scholarship Recipients
600+

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Associate Professor in the Area of Smart Transportation and Cities

Macao Polytechnic University

Macao Polytechnic University

Macao

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Macao Polytechnic University

Macao


Faculty of Applied Sciences Recruitment of Full-time Academic Staff Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) is a comprehensive and public university distinguished by high standard of scholarship in both teaching and applied research. Through the all-rounded scheme for cultivation of professionals, bachelor, master's and doctoral degree programmes are offered in different fields so as to nurture high-quality professionals with global vision. According to the approval by the Administrative Board, and the Teaching Staff Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force, applications are invited through open recruitment for full-time academic staff. Full-time Associate Professor in the area of Smart Transportation and Cities 6 Vacancies (Ref. 2627- FCA-002) Job Duties: Applicants shall perform the duties as stipulated in Article No. 5 and Paragraph No. 2 of Article No. 6 in the Teaching Staff Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force and be able to teach Principles of Traffic Modeling, Intelligent Traffic System Operation and Optimization, Research Methodology in Engineering, Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, Thesis, etc. (taught in English). Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Doctoral Degree in an engineering field related to Smart Transportation and Cities, with at least 4 years’ teaching experience at the tertiary education level. Closing Date for Application: 16/11/2026 17:45 Salary and Fringe Benefits: The salary index of Associate Professor ranges from 540 to 760 (1 index point = MOP94), with pre-tax annual salary from MOP710,640 to MOP1,000,160 (USD1 approx. = MOP8). The salary scale will be determined in accordance with the appointee’s academic qualifications, tertiary teaching experience and/or relevant professional experience. The appointee will be entitled to the welfare and benefits, including provident fund, medical benefits, housing allowance, and family subsidies, as stipulated in the Personnel Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force. Please browse the MPU recruitment webpage for details of Notice for above Full-time Academic Staff Recruitment http://mpu.mo/recruitment_en, applicants should submit their applications with the required documents specified in the Notice for Full-time Academic Staff Recruitment on the MPU recruitment webpage (http://mpu.mo/recruitment_en), or submit the applications in person to the Personnel Office, Macao Polytechnic University, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Macao, China. Applications by post and email will not be accepted. For enquiries: Tel: +853 8599 6645 / 8599 6125 Email: recruit_staff@mpu.edu.mo

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pre-tax annual salary from MOP710,640 to MOP1,000,160

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27 Oct 2026

Associate Professor in the Area of Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics

Macao Polytechnic University

Macao Polytechnic University

Macao

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Macao Polytechnic University

Macao


Faculty of Applied Sciences Recruitment of Full-time Academic Staff Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) is a comprehensive and public university distinguished by high standard of scholarship in both teaching and applied research. Through the all-rounded scheme for cultivation of professionals, bachelor, master's and doctoral degree programmes are offered in different fields so as to nurture high-quality professionals with global vision. According to the approval by the Administrative Board, and the Teaching Staff Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force, applications are invited through open recruitment for full-time academic staff. Full-time Associate Professor in the area of Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics 6 Vacancies (Ref. 2627- FCA-001) Job Duties: Applicants shall perform the duties as stipulated in Article No. 5 and Paragraph No. 2 of Article No. 6 in the Teaching Staff Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force and be able to teach Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Systems, Digital Twins and Industrial Big Data, Research Methodology in Engineering, Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, Thesis, etc. (taught in English). Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Doctoral Degree in an engineering field related to Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics, with at least 4 years’ teaching experience at the tertiary education level. Closing Date for Application: 16/11/2026 17:45 Salary and Fringe Benefits: The salary index of Associate Professor ranges from 540 to 760 (1 index point = MOP94), with pre-tax annual salary from MOP710,640 to MOP1,000,160 (USD1 approx. = MOP8). The salary scale will be determined in accordance with the appointee’s academic qualifications, tertiary teaching experience and/or relevant professional experience. The appointee will be entitled to the welfare and benefits, including provident fund, medical benefits, housing allowance, and family subsidies, as stipulated in the Personnel Charter of Macao Polytechnic University in force. Please browse the MPU recruitment webpage for details of Notice for above Full-time Academic Staff Recruitment http://mpu.mo/recruitment_en, applicants should submit their applications with the required documents specified in the Notice for Full-time Academic Staff Recruitment on the MPU recruitment webpage (http://mpu.mo/recruitment_en), or submit the applications in person to the Personnel Office, Macao Polytechnic University, Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Macao, China. Applications by post and email will not be accepted. For enquiries: Tel: +853-8599 6669 / 8599 6125 Email: recruit_staff@mpu.edu.mo

Salary

pre-tax annual salary from MOP710,640 to MOP1,000,160

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27 Oct 2026

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Sustaining Living Heritage in the Digital Age
Along the winding stone paths behind the Ruins of St Paul’s in Macao, and in the delicate jade carvings shaped by master artisans in Liwan, Guangzhou, traces of history quietly endure, bearing the weight of time. These cultural imprints, formed through centuries of lived experience, now face a pressing question: how can intangible cultural heritage (ICH) transcend generations while continuing to bind communities and carry collective memory? Against the backdrop of rapid urbanisation and industrial transformation, the meaning of “heritage conservation” is undergoing renewed interpretation and revitalisation.