"Faculty Position in Medical Physics [Open Rank]"

Position Overview

School: School of Mathematics and Physics

Department: Department of Physics

Position: Faculty Position in Medical Physics [Open Rank]

Location: Suzhou, China

Job ID: 4242

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

About Department of Physics

The Department of Physics is part of the School of Mathematics and Physics at XJTLU. ... The Department of Physics at XJTLU invites applications for a faculty position in the field of medical physics. We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with expertise in areas such as diagnostic imaging, radiation physics, nuclear medicine, computational modeling in medical physics, or related theoretical and computational approaches.

We invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Exceptional candidates may apply for the position of Full Professor. Successful candidates will show commitment to a high standard of teaching at all levels.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program, contribute to the department's teaching mission at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in collaborative research with other departments, research institutes, and medical institutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research, leading to publications in top journals.
• Actively attract external research funding.
• Supervise research projects of PhD students, Master students, and undergraduate students.
• Teach physics and mathematics to undergraduate and graduate students in English.
• Actively contribute to the operations of the department and school.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for future colleagues able to collaborate with others, with an active attitude for research, passionate about physics and able to conduct their academic duties in English.

• Effective communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Problem-solving abilities and creativity.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Professionalism and a strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage a research team.
• A positive attitude and high energy.

Essential Qualifications/Experiences

All applicants are expected to have the following attributes:

• A PhD in Physics or a closely related field;
• Outstanding teaching skills;
• Fluent in English

Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show:

• A significant record of high-quality academic publications;
• A number of external research grants awards;
• Experience in PhD supervision.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• Two years of full-time work experience with demonstrable teaching experience;
• International experience in higher education;
• Experience in conducting research supported by national level research funds;
• Experience in academic programme design and development;
• Experience in supervision of student research projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive salary in the market

Benefits:

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance/Travel allowance/Relocation allowance Etc.
2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members.
3. Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (11 days), Annual Leave (36 days), Family Matters Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Marriage Leave, Paternity Leave, Parental leave Etc.
4. Working visa and residence permit in China.
5. XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

How to Apply

Click the link for application through website.

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes, in the order listed below:

• Cover letter
• Current CV, including date of birth and country of citizenship
• Full publication list
• Research statement (2-5 pages)
• Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
• Contact details for three references (2 references for research and 1 reference for teaching) who may be contacted by the recruitment team.

For questions or inquiries about the position, please contact Head of Department of Physics, professor Donghui Quan at Donghui.Quan@xjtlu.edu.cn. For general enquiries, please email HR at Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.