CIE is Hiring for a Research Assistant

CIE is Hiring for a Research Assistant2025-05-21T11:19:19+08:00
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The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (hereinafter referred to as the ‘CIE’) of UM devotes to support the students, staff and alumni of the university to transform their innovative ideas with commercial potential into entrepreneurial projects. In 2019, CIE received approval to join China’s national system of co-working space. The mission of CIE is to assist start-ups to “enter the society” and generate economic effects, connecting people, technology and industry.
In addition, the CIE is actively promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in big health sector, driving the incubation and commercialization of related innovations.

Currently, CIE invites applications for the position of Research Assistant to assist the research team in evaluating the commercialization potential of technologies, connecting with market needs, and participating in the incubation of start-up companies.

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Position of Research Assistant 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist researchers in analyzing the market application scenarios and commercialization feasibility of scientific and technological achievements;
  • Collaborate on technology transfer strategies and support the preparation of business plans and funding proposals;
  • Monitor trends in big health industry, collect market data, and support project screening and evaluation;
  • Coordinate university-industry collaborations and assist entrepreneurial teams in connecting with investors, industry experts, and clinical resources;
  • Support the organisation and execution of entrepreneurship bootcamps, business courses, open topic research project , and pitch events.

Qualifications:

  • Holder of Bachelor’s degree or above,  preferably with a background in biomedical sciences, medical engineering, pharmaceutical management, health technology, business, or related fields;
  • Holders of a valid Macao ID will be given preference;
  • Strong interest in the big health industry (e.g., traditional Chinese medicine, precision medicine, AI healthcare), with basic market analysis skills;
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines between researchers and business teams;
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to learn about technology transfer, investment and financing,  project management, and intellectual property management;
  • Candidates with three or more years of relevant work experience will be given priority;
  • Fluency in both Chinese and English, with adaptability to a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Remuneration:

A taxable monthly remuneration in the range of MOP 12,000 to 20,000 will be commensurate with the applicant’s academic qualifications and relevant professional experience.

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The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in early July or as soon as possible. 

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For application, please kindly send your CV and cover letter to 

ICI.Innovation@um.edu.mo, subjected with ‘Applying for the position of Research Assistant ‘