Open Positions

I am establishing a research group and welcome global applications:

• PhD Students: 3-4 positions (entry in Fall Semester, Academic Year 2026/27)

  • UM Graduate School application deadlines: Round 1 - Oct 31, 2025; Round 2 - Feb 29, 2026

  • Funding: Full scholarship via the UM PhD Scholarship or RA/TA Studentship

  • Stipend: 12,500-20,000 MOP/month

• Research Assistants (RAs): 1-2 positions (3-12 months)

  • Salary: 8,000-12,000 MOP/month

  • Hands-on experience with wireless system prototyping (e.g. LoRa, Bluetooth, Zigbee, NI USRP) is a plus

  • Renewal negotiable based on mutual satisfaction and funding availability

• We always welcome interns, exchange students, visiting scholars, and Master students to join our group

How to Apply

Please email your CV, transcripts, and representative publications (if any) to shanpushen@um.edu.mo with email subject format: Position-Name-Affiliation (e.g. PhD-Shanpu Shen-ABC University, RA-Shanpu Shen-ABC University). Please feel free to share and recommend.

PhD Programme (Fall 2026/27)

UM Graduate School Application Deadlines

• Round 1: Oct 31, 2025

• Round 2: Feb 29, 2026

Funding & Support

• Doctoral Studentship: 12,500-14,000 MOP/month (4 years), plus support for overseas exchange, conference travel, etc.

• Outstanding candidates may be nominated to apply for the UM Talented Program (scholarship 20,000 MOP/month if admitted)

• Supportive advising style, collaborative lab culture, sufficient facilities, equipments, computing resource; strong encouragement for domestic/overseas visits, exchanges, and internships during the PhD

• Official entry in August 2026; pre-enrollment RA opportunities are available

• Find out more at UM Graduate School Doctoral Programmes

Applicant Profile

• Background in wireless communications, signal processing, Internet-of-Things, antenna, RF, microwave, electromagnetics, and related fields;

• Strong motivation in one or more of the research areas (or closely related areas)

• Solid mathematics knowledge and programming skills

• Hands-on experience for antenna/microwave simulation (CST/HFSS/ADS), fabrication, and measurement (VNA, chamber, …) for applicants in antenna, RF, microwave, electromagnetics backgrounds

• Proficient academic English

• Knowledge and experience in AI/machine learning is a plus

• An excellent academic record is a plus

Graduate School English Requirements

• TOEFL \(\ge\) 550 (PBT) / 80 (iBT); or IELTS overall \(\ge\) 6.0 with \(\ge\) 5.5 in each component; or CET-6 \(\ge\) 430

• TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date

• Find out more details here

Research Assistant

• 1-2 positions; 3-12 months; 8,000-12,000 MOP/month

• Hands-on experience with wireless system prototyping (e.g. LoRa, Bluetooth, Zigbee, NI USRP) is a plus

• Responsibilities: conduct a research in one or more of the research areas

• Ideal for candidates aiming to strengthen research background, build academic publications, and prepare for further study