Position Overview Department: Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science Academic Discipline: Probability, Statistics and Actuarial Science Position Title: Lecturer /Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Applicants working in the following fields will be preferred: Probability, Statistics and Actuarial Science, including:
Location: Suzhou Campus Salary:
Position Open Date: 1st September 2021 Advertisement Closing Date: 11th June 2021 Contract Type: Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended. University And Department Overview Located in Suzhou, China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a young, dynamic and EMI university founded in 2006, and is a unique collaborative institution and first joint-venture university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees for more than 100 programmes. XJTLU also aims to become truly research-led and has committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of master’s and PhD student numbers on campus. The university has over 18,000 students and nearly 1000 academic staff representing in excess of 90 nationalities. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science is newly established in September 2020 within the School of Science at XJTLU. Our vibrant research atmosphere is driven by interdisciplinary research groups in Applied Probability and Statistics, Actuarial Mathematics and Data Science. There are currently 10 academic staff. The areas of departmental activity include learning and teaching, research and all outreach activities. Up to 2023, we expect to achieve a research-led, teaching enhanced, and research and teaching balanced operation mode in line with the highest international standards. Roles & Responsibilities:
Personal Attributes Preference will be given to applicants who have shown excellent accomplishments in research and teaching. It is important to note that a successful applicant must be able to teach in English as XJTLU’s working and instructional language is English. Qualifications Essential Qualifications/Experience:
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
Compensation Package Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, and children’s educational, medical insurance, and a one-time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may receive a tax “holiday”, depending on nationality and personal circumstances. Citizenship and Visa Regulations Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may not be eligible for PRC work visa. To Apply Please use the following link to submit your application (using the Requisition ID 2022): Applications must be submitted as a single pdf file that includes 3 parts:
All applications should be received by the closing date 11th June 2021. For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Yinna Ye, Head of Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, by email: Yinna.Ye@xjtlu.edu.cn If you are unable to apply online, please email the Recruiting Team at Mengdie.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn Please quote the position and job ID (2022) in your enquiry. |