"Professor [Open Rank]"

School:

School of Mathematics and Physics

Department:

Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics

Position:

Professor [Open Rank]

Location:

Suzhou, China

Contract Type:

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

ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS

Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics (FAM) is a friendly and academic-inspiring hub for researchers, educators, and students. Our department is a well-established education centre at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department has focused research areas in financial mathematics, actuarial science and risks, AI and data science, and statistics and probability. The department also provide PhD degree education in these research areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct high-quality research as shown by publications in leading journals.
• Actively pursue external research funding.
• Supervise PhD students, master's, and undergraduate students' projects.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in English.
• Contribute to the functioning of the department and school.

The successful candidate is expected to deliver lectures and tutorials in areas such as financial mathematics, actuarial science and risks, AI and data science, statistics and probability or relevant areas, depending on the evolving needs of the department. The successful candidates are also expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research and contribute to the university in terms of service and administration. The workload in teaching and administration is comparable to that of other research-led universities. Successful candidates are also expected to apply for internal and external funding opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others;
• Effective communication skills;
• Strong team player;
• Proactive and flexible;
• Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness are appreciated

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must hold a PhD degree from a reputable doctoral program.
• For early career candidates, we expect to recruit candidates with promising research and teaching potential.
• Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should have a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international research profile in their fields and a successful record of research funding.
• Fluency in English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in conducting research supported by national-level research funds.
• Experience in academic programme design and development.
• Experience in supervision of PhD student projects.
• International Professional qualifications/membership recognized in the Financial and Insurance Industry.

CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

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

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY

Competitive salary in the global market.

BENEFITS

1. Allowance: XJTLU provides various month/, annual/one-off allowances as
   • Housing allowance
   • Travel allowance
   • Kids’ education allowance
   • Relocation allowance
   • Etc.
2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
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 a working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT

The university provides every new faculty member with a Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and a Research Engagement Fund is provided to support their continuous research activities.

The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, provincial, and city-level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese citizens, to work and carry out research in China. Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications.

Talent/Research Program - Fund

• Outstanding Youth Science Foundaton Project (Overseas) + RMB 1-3 Million
• Innovaton Leading Talent + up to RMB 2 Million
• Outstanding Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline + 50% of Annual Package
• Young Leading Talent of Internatonal Discipline + 50% of Annual Package

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website.

Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes 3 parts in the order of:

• A cover letter
• A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
• Three References Letters (Two for research, one for teaching)

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Acting Head of Department, Dr. Ruonan Zhang at Ruonan.Zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn.