Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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Position Description
Faculty Positions in Applied
Mathematics
SCHOOL: School of Mathematics and Physics
DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Mathematics
ACADEMIC
DISCIPLINE: Mathematics
POSITION TITLE: Lecturer/ Assistant Professor / Associate Professor /
Senior Associate Professor /
Professor
LOCATION: Suzhou Campus
SALARY: Salary and benefits packages are competitive and
commensurate with rank and experience.
JOB ID: 2945
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, 3-year contract (renewable) where the 3rd
contract is open-ended.
POSITION OPEN DATE: 1st February 2023
ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: 31st December 2022. Initial review of applications will begin on 1st October 2022 and continue until positions are filled.
UNIVERSITY
OVERVIEW:
Located in Suzhou, China, Xi’an
Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a young, dynamic 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 103 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 more
than 920 academic staff representing in excess of 90 nationalities.
XJTLU is located in the Higher
Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP). Suzhou has been ranked the 64th
most liveable city in the 2021 Global Liveability Index. Situated within the
Yangtze River Delta region and near to Shanghai, it is well-connected to other
major cities in China via high-speed rail, and globally via nearby airports.
SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the
Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest
concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP, and the SIP has a
higher GDP per capita than the UK. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the
spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town’s canals,
UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M. Pei-designed Suzhou Museum
attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of
life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides
attractive views, by day and by night, and there is a variety of shopping
facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and
nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.
DEPARTMENT
OVERVIEW:
The Department of Applied Mathematics invites applications
for positions at any level. Our international department has academic staff
actively engaged in research in the analysis of differential equations,
numerical analysis, optimisation, operational research as well as their
applications. We seek individuals with a PhD in mathematics who will make a
strong contribution to the research output of the department.
Successful candidates will show
commitment to a high standard of teaching at all levels. The department is
involved in the delivery of three four-year undergraduate mathematics
programmes as well as the provision of service teaching for other programmes
within the university. At the postgraduate level, we offer a PhD programme in
Mathematical Sciences.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
•
Conduct high-quality research, leading
to publications in top journals.
•
Actively attract external research
funding.
•
Supervise PhD students and
undergraduate student projects.
•
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate
students in English.
•
Contribute to the functioning of the
department and school.
•
Typical workload balance
research:teaching:service is 40:40:20
PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES:
We are looking for future colleagues
able to collaborate with others, with an active attitude for research,
passionate about mathematics and able to conduct their academic duties in
English.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
·
A PhD in Mathematics or Applied
Mathematics.
·
Two
years of full time postdoctoral experience with demonstrable teaching
experience.
·
International
experience in higher education.
·
Fluency in English.
In
addition, for senior positions,
·
A minimum of eight years of full time academic experience
and excellence in academic achievements.
·
Broad international experience in
higher education.
·
Demonstrable experience in curriculum
development.
·
Extensive experience in student supervision.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
·
Experience in conducting research
supported by national level research funds.
·
Experience in academic programme
design and development.
In
addition, for senior positions,
·
Experience in conducting research
supported by international level research funds.
· Experience in supervision of PhD students.
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 be not eligible for PRC work visa.
TO APPLY:
Please
use the following link to submit your application.
https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2945&company=xjtlu
A complete application package must include the following
items:
·
Cover letter
·
Current CV, including date of birth
and country of citizenship
· Contact information for three references
All applications should be received by the closing date.
For questions or inquiries about the
position, please contact Head of Department of Applied Mathematics, Dr.
Alejandro Vidal-Lopez at Alejandro.Vidal@xjtlu.edu.cn
For general enquiries, please email
the HR at Mengdie.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID (2945)
in your enquiry.
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- Postal Mail:
- ren ai lu 111
Suzhou, Jiangsu
China
- ren ai lu 111
- Web Page: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/