Faculty Positions (Physical Science and Technology)

The School of Physical Science and Technology (SPST) at ShanghaiTech University aims to create an environment that embodies the future of academic research and talent cultivation. At the heart of SPST are our faculty, staff, and students, who are dedicated to solving major challenges in materials, energy, and the environment.

Academic Disciplines

Materials: Smart Materials, Atomic-level Manufacturing, Multiscale Representations, Energy Materials and Devices

Physics: Condensed Matter Physics, Computational Physics, Photonics Science, Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics

Chemistry: Chemical Biology, Physical Chemistry, Catalytic Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry

Qualifications

This search is open to candidates in all broadly defined areas of Materials, Physics and Chemistry. Competitive candidates should have a Ph.D., an outstanding record of research accomplishments, an innovative future research plan, an ability to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community in the practice and teaching of science. The successful candidates will be expected to have excellent academic achievements, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and a commitment to university service and public outreach. SPST provides an inclusive environment for all employees and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse background.

Tenure-track faculty: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• The applicant should have a doctorate degree.
• The applicant promises to work full time at SPST upon acceptance of the offer.

Application Procedure

Applications should include curriculum vitae, a 3 pages statement of research interests and the names of three individuals who can serve as references for the candidate. These materials should be sent to Dr. Zhou Qing (email: SPST@shanghaitech.edu.cn).

University will provide initial start-up fund and research lab space matching the research needs. Starting salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement benefits as well as housing renting at a reduced rate.

Center for Transformative Science (CTS)

Center for Transformative Science (CTS) is a new interdisciplinary institute of ShanghaiTech University. At CTS, we solve complex real-world problems using cutting edge big science facilities and instruments; we invent next generation powerful tools used by scientists; we cultivate scientists and innovations to explore matter in new ways. For detailed information, please visit us at http://cts.shanghaitech.edu.cn/.

CTS is planning to establish 20-25 independent research laboratories in the near future. Each laboratory has multiple openings at various levels such as Co-PI/Research Professor/Research Associate Professor/Research Assistant Professor. Excellent candidates could be employed as tenure-track/tenured Professors together with School of Physical Science and Technology (SPST), School of Information Science and Technology (SIST), School of Life Science and Technology (SLST), etc.

Academic Disciplines

Excellent applicants in all fields are welcome to apply. Applicants in the following areas are encouraged but not limited:

1. Theory and simulation of photon-matter interactions, particularly its applications in ultrafast laser/X-ray spectroscopy.
2. Novel methods for characterizing, accessing, and manipulating amorphous materials and biological materials.
3. Coherent diffraction imaging and its applications in free electron laser, synchrotron radiation, and electron microscopy; Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy and its applications.
4. New in-situ and operando characterization method development for synchrotron radiation and X-ray free electron laser and its applications in energy science and life science
5. Pixel array x-ray/electron detectors and big data analysis.

Qualifications

1. With excellent academic and scientific research background, applicants should have a doctoral degree in science and engineering, generally with postdoctoral experience.
2. With innovative and independent ideas and research ability, applicants should be able to set up an independent research group, with good teamwork ability.
3. Experience in large science project or interdisciplinary research is preferred.

Application Procedure

Submit a cover letter, a 2-page research plan, a CV plus copies of 3 most significant publications, and names and contacts of three referees in English with PDF version to hiring.cts@shanghaitech.edu.cn

Company

Founded in 2013, ShanghaiTech University is a research university jointly established by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and global engagement.

On February 14, 2022, ShanghaiTech joined the list of China's World-Class Universities Project as the youngest university in that list.

Located in Shanghai's Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, ShanghaiTech plays an important role in the development of the Zhangjiang Comprehensive National Science Center, in collaboration with CAS institutes. The proximity of neighboring facilities provides extensive opportunities for scientific collaborations. The world-class scientific facilities include the National Facility for Protein Science (Shanghai), the Shanghai High repetition rate XFEL and Extreme light facility (SHINE), the Shanghai Super intense Ultrafast Laser Facility (SULF), the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), the Shanghai Soft X-ray Free Electron Laser Facility (SXEFL), among others. These facilities are open not only to ShanghaiTech staff and students, but also to researchers from across China and around the world. The university has established world-class scientific research infrastructures, including the National Key Laboratory of Quantum Functional Materials, the National Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Medical Devices, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Intelligent Perception and Human-Machine Collaboration, and the Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy. With these major research facilities and the opportunities provided by China's World-Class Universities initiative, ShanghaiTech is significantly enhancing its innovation capacity in support of national development strategies. Meanwhile, ShanghaiTech is responsible for the construction and management of the Shanghai Clinical Research and Trial Center. Approved by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and affiliated with the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health, the center is designed to be a top-tier research-oriented general hospital.

Global Recruitment

ShanghaiTech attracts talent from around world. Tenure-track faculty are mainly recruited through a formal Tenure System from distinguished scholars and outstanding young researchers at leading universities and research institutes worldwide.

The university follows talent selection principles emphasizing integrity, teaching and educational contribution, scholarly excellence, professional competence, and peer recognition. It prioritizes the long-term career development of faculty members and provides comprehensive start-up packages, including research start-up funding, overseas training opportunities, and faculty housing. ShanghaiTech recruits leading scholars and high-caliber talent with strong professional and managerial experience from around the world, appointing them as leaders of academic divisions, research institutes, and professorships. This strategy has fostered a young and internationally diverse faculty.

As an innovative and dynamic university, ShanghaiTech sincerely welcomes outstanding talent from around world! For more positions, please visit the ShanghaiTech Talent Recruitment website: http://jobs.shanghaitech.edu.cn/