"Faculty position openings at the School of Physics, Zhejiang University"

The School of Physics at Zhejiang University is seeking to recruit over 70 candidates over the next ten years to fill faculty positions at all levels in all subfields of experimental & theoretical physics:

• Group leader. The successful candidate should have internationally recognized research accomplishments and proven leadership. He/She is expected to coordinate research programs and develop new interdisciplinary research;
• Tenured position. The successful candidate should have outstanding record of research accomplishments. He/She is expected to develop his/her independent research program and show strong leadership;
• Tenure-track position. We offer start up resources and competitive benefits including housing.

Successful applicants are expected to develop an innovative research program and to teach at graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications electronically with the following materials in PDF format to the Human Resources Officer of the School, Ms. Youxiu Zheng, at phyac@zju.edu.cn:

• A comprehensive CV including major publications;
• A research statement including research achievements, and a research plan with the requirements for the research platform and startup grant.
• A statement of teaching experience and capabilities;

Interviews are arranged twice a year. The positions are open till filled. Successful candidates will gain the opportunity to advance their academic career while enjoying the lifestyle of the historical and picturesque Chinese city of Hangzhou. In addition to the standard assistance with establishing a research group, preparing grant applications, and joining the Chinese physics community, they will receive a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

• Research support with internationally competitive startup packages including spacious laboratory space, as well as the ability to purchase advanced facilities and recruit post-doctoral researchers and graduate students;
• The opportunity to rent well-furnished university apartments before tenure, and purchase new university apartments at less than one third of the market price after tenure, a pension and social insurance, medical insurance, and an annual medical examination;
• Family support including medical insurance for children, priority registration at Zhejiang University’s kindergarten and primary school, assistance with secondary school admissions, and assistance to spouses in finding employment in Hangzhou.

Post-doctoral research fellows at the School of Physics,
Zhejiang University, P. R. China

The School of Physics at Zhejiang University recruits over 30 post-doctoral research fellows each year, in all subfields of experimental & theoretical physics. Appointments will be made on a two-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree and not be over 35 years old. Depending upon seniority and background, a successful applicant will receive an annual salary in the range of 180,000-360,000 RMB. In addition, apartments with preferential rents are available. Social insurance including endowment and medical insurance shall be covered by the university. Successful applicants will also be assisted in applying for national grants for academic research and international exchanges. Foreign applicants will have the opportunity to join a diverse community of postdoctoral researchers at Zhejiang University, and will be offered the option of lessons in the Chinese language.

Qualified applicants are requested to email their applications consisting of a CV with a publication list, and a research statement to Ms. Youxiu Zheng at phyac@zju.edu.cn.

Department/School Website: physics.zju.edu.cn/phy/