Faculty position in Public Health

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking to recruit and hire highly experienced, motivated, productive and accomplished scholars/researchers at the forefront and intersection of Public Health and Biosciences to help support our academic programme/research growth and development in this area. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a track record of impactful research contributions in one or more of the following key areas: epidemiology, biostatistics, global health, infectious disease control and prevention, AI and big data, biomedicine, precision medicine, cancer genomics, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• To teach undergraduate and graduate students
• To maintain active and highly productive research agenda and obtain research funding
• To carry out various administrative duties related to university teaching and research (e.g. Research Officer, Lab Safety Officer, and Examination Officer)
• To supervise graduate students and support teaching and research staff
• To establish an innovative, productive and well-funded research group that is open to interdisciplinary collaboration.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Effective communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English
• Problem-solving/creativity
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Professionalism and high level work ethic
• Interpersonal abilities to manage a research team Team player and strong collaborator
• Positive attitude and energy
• Diversity / Sensitivity

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• PhD or equivalent degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, AI and big data, biological sciences, or a related discipline and ability to demonstrate appropriate teaching experience/potential in the core areas of Public Health and strong evidence of the ability to produce high quality research publications and external funding.
• Fluency in English, as English is the official working language of the university.
• Teaching ability in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences or Biological Sciences

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• A PhD degree completed in an English and highly international academic environment
• Postdoctoral experience from highly reputable academic institution
• University-level teaching experience in English at a highly international environment
• Research interest in China and Southeast Asia
• Teaching expertise in Public Health and Biomedical Sciences

CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATION

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labor Laws and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment to obtain work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

1. Clear career development path with annual review.
2. Professional development training is provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY

Competitive salary package in the market

BENEFITS

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances such as:

• Housing allowance
• Travel allowance
• Kids’ education allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Etc.

1. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
2. Paid holidays:

• Statutory Holidays (11 days)
• Annual Leave (36 days)
• Family Matters Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Etc.

1. Working visa and residence permit in China:

• XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following materials to Dr. Jia Meng (Email: jia.meng@xjtlu.edu.cn).

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae (ideally with key information highlighted)
3. A brief research statement
4. A brief teaching statement
5. Up to two most representative publications

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Dr. Jia Meng (Email: jia.meng@xjtlu.edu.cn). Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR representative Ms Lidan Yang, lidan.yang@xjtlu.edu.cn.