Open rank faculty appointment

DEPARTMENT: Chemistry and Materials Science/ School of Sciences

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Chemistry and Material science

POSITION TITLE: Open rank faculty appointment

LOCATION: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

POSITION OPEN DATE: March 27, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: until filled

JOB ID: 3962

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. The 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience... (full details at www.xjtlu.edu.cn).

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department belongs to the School of Science and focuses on Chemistry and Materials Science... (more at department page).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• To teach and examine courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• To contribute to the development of teaching and teaching methods and assessment
• To maintain active and productive research and obtain research funding
• To carry out various administrative duties related to university teaching and research
• To supervise postgraduate students and support teaching and research staff
• To establish an innovative 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 work ethic
• Interpersonal abilities to manage a research team
• Positive attitude and energy
• Diversity / Sensitivity

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Essential Requirements:

PhD Degree: A PhD degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or an Engineering related discipline is required.

Teaching Experience: Demonstrable knowledge... effective teaching.

Research Publications: Proven track record of high-quality, high-impact research publications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Field of Expertise: Priority will be given to candidates with research expertise relevant to fundamental Chemistry and Materials Science... Materials Simulation.

Other preferences: Current position Assistant Professor or above, Research Leadership, Funding Success, Academic Supervision.

CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment... 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 in the market

BENEFITS:

1. Allowance: Housing, Travel, Kids’ education, Relocation, etc.

2. Commercial insurance...

3. Paid holidays: Statutory (13 days), Annual Leave (34 days), etc.

4. Working visa and residence permit in China.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3962&company=xjtlu

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file... Contact details for three referees.

For enquiries... email acting Head of Department, Dr. Lifeng Ding, Lifeng.Ding@xjtlu.edu.cn and copy HR at Zhi.Yang@xjtlu.edu.cn.