"Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Oceanography Invites Global Talent to Join Our Team"

Job Overview

Address: Shanghai

Qualification: PhD

Discipline: Science & Engineering

Department/School Website: https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/

Recruitment Areas

We are seeking exceptional candidates in the following academic disciplines:

• Physical Oceanography
• Chemical Oceanography
• Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
• Marine Geology
• Marine Meteorology
• Climate Change
• Ocean Technology and Intelligent Sensing
• Ocean Governance

Key research areas include, but are not limited to:

• Underwater observation platforms and sensor technologies
• Biogeochemical processes
• Micro- to macro-scale biological oceanography and ecosystem dynamics
• Bioinformatics
• Marine sustainability and maritime law

Candidates specializing in ocean technology, intelligent sensing, mesozooplankton, marine geology, or marine meteorology—as well as those with offshore or field expedition experience—will be given priority.

Faculty Positions

Academic Leader Positions: Chair Professor / Distinguished Professor / Tenured Professor

Requirements:

1. Currently hold a professorial or equivalent position at a leading university or research institute, with notable academic awards or talent program recognition
2. Proven track record of influential research in the relevant field
3. Strong international academic presence
4. Team applications are welcome

Application Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and indicate your desired position to: soohr@sjtu.edu.cn

Tenure-track Faculty Position: Tenure-track Associate Professor (open to other ranks as well)

Requirements:

1. PhD holder with several years of postdoctoral or independent teaching/research experience
2. Strong independent research capability with a record of high-quality publications
3. Demonstrated teaching excellence and ability to supervise students

Application Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round; interviews are held twice annually.

Application materials:

• CV (both Chinese and English)
• Research and teaching statement
• Full-text PDFs of five representative publications (within the past five years)
• Contact information for three referees (including name, institution, title, and email)

Research Track Positions

Position: Full-time Research Faculty

Requirements:

1. Must hold a Ph.D and be under the age of 35
2. Strong academic qualifications, independent research skills, and development potential
3. Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, ethical conduct, and collaborative work
4. First-author publications in recent years; prior funding from NSFC or China Postdoctoral Fund is a plus
5. Experience in a complete postdoctoral research project or equivalent is required
6. Research interests should align with the School’s priorities and project needs

Application Timeline: These positions are recruited twice a year (spring and fall). For detailed openings and requirements, please visit: https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/joinus.html

Support and Benefits

1. Competitive international salary and benefits, in accordance with national and university policies; generous housing subsidies and research start-up funding
2. Fully furnished transitional apartments (including faculty housing and youth talent apartments)
3. Preferential policies and support for children’s education
4. Access to comprehensive medical services through the university’s 13 affiliated hospitals

Contact

Contacts: Ms. Wang / Ms. Sun
Address: School of Oceanography, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Email: soohr@sjtu.edu.cn
Phone: 021-62932715
Website: https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/