Research Assistant for the Centre for Macau Studies

(Reference No.: CMS/RA/01/2026)

Research Staff

The Centre for Macau Studies (CMS) (https://cms.um.edu.mo/) aims to promote interdisciplinary research in Macau with different targets at different times corresponding to the development of the society. As early as in the 1980s and 1990s, the Centre for Macau Studies, in the form of a social think tank, collaborated with a number of social elites and leaders have been providing advice and suggestions on the issues and challenges faced in the process of transfer of sovereignty. CMS was one of the most important academic forces in the Transition Period. CMS has repositioned itself to become a pioneering regional centre for interdisciplinary research in Macau and Greater China and committed to bring Macau studies to the forefront of global academia. To cope with the latest development, CMS invites applications for the position of Research Assistant.

Initial appointment is up to 12 months with a possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare manuscripts for production, including copyediting, formatting, and ensuring compliance with scholarly publication standards while maintaining consistency in tone and voice;
2. Manage bilingual content (Chinese–English or English–Chinese), ensuring accuracy, clarity, and stylistic consistency across languages;
3. Communicate effectively with supervising editors to resolve editorial, methodological, and factual queries, and incorporate revisions promptly and accurately;
4. Collaborate closely with researchers, editors, translators, and designers to coordinate production workflows, meet publication schedules, and uphold the highest quality standards for published content;
5. Conduct comprehensive quality checks prior to publication, including verification of references, metadata accuracy, and layout consistency;
6. Perform background research and fact-checking to support scholarly content and related promotional or outreach materials;
7. Oversee and execute additional editorial tasks and ad hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Sociology, Social Anthropology, Human Geography, Development Studies, or related interdisciplinary fields within the Social Sciences with a focus on cities, societies, and social processes. Possession of Master’s degree or Doctoral degree is strongly preferred;
2. Minimum 4 years of professional experience in academic editing and editorial work. A strong track record of working with academic journals and familiarity with peer review processes is highly desirable;
3. Excellent command of English, including grammar, spelling, and academic writing conventions. Ability to sharpen arguments, elevate prose, and solve substantive editing challenges;
4. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to assess methodological rigor, improve clarity, and maintain academic integrity;
5. Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and scholarly standards;
6. Familiarity with academic publishing workflows and major style guides (e.g., Chicago, APA) is essential;
7. Solid understanding of both qualitative and quantitative social science research methodologies is essential for evaluating manuscripts effectively;
8. Ability to independently manage manuscripts from final acceptance through to production-ready stage;
9. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a multi-stage publication environment;
10. Proficiency in editorial management systems and digital publishing tools is an advantage;
11. Ability to collaborate effectively with authors, reviewers, and editorial teams across diverse disciplines.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty as soon as possible.

Remuneration
Remuneration offered 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.

Application Procedure
Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will continue until the positions are 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: vacancy@um.edu.mo
Tel: +853 8822 4364;  Fax: +853 8822 2412

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**