Westlake University, located in the
picturesque city of Hangzhou, is the first private non-profit research-oriented
university in the People’s Republic of China. It is both supported by public
and private funding and a vanguard in the reform of the higher education system
in China. With its predecessor Westlake Institute for Advanced Study
established in 2016, Westlake University is striving to cultivate top talent,
to make breakthroughs in basic research and innovation in cutting-edge
technologies, and to foster human development through science and technology. The Institute for
Theoretical Sciences
was inaugurated at Westlake University on September 24th, 2020.
Professor Gang Tian was appointed to be the founding director. The institute
aims to marshal talent around the globe and pioneer in theoretical research in
a range of fundamental disciplines, including mathematics, theoretical
physics, etc. The
institute also carries out scientific research plan, project research,
discipline construction and other related work independently. The Institute seeks
exceptional scholars in all areas of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. As an international
university, Westlake University encourages qualified applicants from all ethnic
background and from all countries. If you believe you are among the best in
your chosen research field, you may wish to consider an exciting career
opportunity at Institute
for Theoretical Sciences, Westlake University. Faculty positions are open at four ranks: Assistant
Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor. Each faculty member will receive an
internationally competitive salary and benefits package that includes a
generous housing allowance and a premium medical care plan for the entire
family. Benefits have been structured to match or exceed those offered by elite
private universities in the US. Each faculty member is provided with an
internationally competitive start-up package to ensure maximum freedom and
creativity in pushing the envelope of human knowledge. The package includes
long-term research funding, ample laboratory space, modern research equipment,
technical and clerical support, and stable funding for graduate students and
postdocs. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Cover letter
Up-to-date
CV with publication list and Google Scholar profile link
Statement
of research interests and proposed research topics (3-5 pages)
Arrange
for 3 letters of reference (to be sent by referees directly on Mathjobs) Contact: Office of Human Resources, Westlake
University Address: 18 Shilongshan Road, Cloud Town Xihu
District Hangzhou,
Zhejiang Province 310024 CHINA For more information, please visit: https://its.westlake.edu.cn/English/Home/Home.htm |