"Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (Open Rank)"

School: School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (AIAC)

Academic Discipline: Artificial Intelligence, computer science, data science

Position Title: Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (Open Rank)

Campus: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University [XJTLU], Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Campus

Contract Type: Full-time; Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. The 3rd contract is open-ended.

Responsibilities and Duties

We are looking for future colleagues in all fields of computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, biocomputation, neural networks, generative artificial intelligence, or mathematical modelling who can:

• Conduct high-quality research, evidenced by publications in leading journals, and attract industry and government research funding by offering significant research impact.
• Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as evidenced, for example, by peers, students and external examiners.
• Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches.
• Understand and have an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit in line with the ethos of the campus and college.
• Ensure that the school and curriculum design delivers an inclusive learning experience, as evidenced through student satisfaction, personal development and positive degree outcomes, and work with industry partners to achieve this.
• Any other work-related tasks assigned by the Dean or Director of ERDI.

Essential Qualifications/Experience

A PhD in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, and, ideally, a PgCert HE or equivalent.

Ideally, a few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree.

PhD supervision capacity.

Strong publications record in an area of expertise.

Evidence of success in applying for or obtaining government/industry research funding.

Self-motivated for innovative teaching with knowledge of relevant learning and teaching practice developments.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction internally and externally.

Fluency in English.

Strong teamwork spirit.

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Currently supervising or previously supervised PhD students to completion.

A significant record of high-quality academic publications.

Several successful external research grant awards.

Research impact and industry collaboration experience.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience for all Ranks

A record of academic publications in excellent international journals.

Experience in PhD supervision.

A successful record of research funding acquisition.

Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA.

Knowledge/experience in international higher education.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance, Travel allowance, Education allowance, Relocation allowance.
2. Medical insurance: commercial insurance plans customised for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
3. Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days), Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave), Family Matters Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Marriage Leave, Paternity/Maternity Leave, Parental Leave.
4. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visas and residence permits in China for the staff.

How to Apply

Please submit your applications online. Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes 3 parts in the following order: A cover letter specifying your suitability for the role, A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level, Contact details for three references (at least a reference from current or most recent employer. Preferably current employer and last employer). For informal inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Office. Email: Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn