Faculty Position in Engineering

The South University of Science and Technology (SUSTC) invites applications and nominations for all ranks of tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Division of Engineering.

SUSTC, officially established in April 2012, is a public institution funded by the municipal of Shenzhen, a special economic zone city in southern China. The University is accredited by the Ministry of Education, China and is a pioneer in higher education reform in China. Set on five hundred acres of wooded landscape in the picturesque Nanshan (South Mountain) area, the new campus offers an idyllic environment suitable for learning and scholarship. SUSTC engages in basic and problem-solving research of lasting impact to benefit society and mankind.

The Division of Engineering wishes to hire faculty members at all ranks. Key areas include but are not limited to: Biology and Gene Engineering, Control and Modification of Materials, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Large-Scale Computational Research, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems and Electronic Engineering, Modern Cities and Future Developments, Energy Sciences and Technology, Environmental Sciences. The Division especially encourages research that requires a multi-disciplinary approach. Experienced researchers whose interests do not fall within the above areas are invited to suggest new areas of research. Cluster hiring is possible, with senior members accompanied by junior members in a group.

The teaching language at SUSTC is English or Putonghua. The choice is made by the instructor. As we expect an international faculty, the majority of teaching materials and reference books will be in English and many classes will be conducted in English. With a very high faculty-to-student ratio, SUSTC is committed to delivering a student-centered education and encourages students to develop their innovative spirits. Students at junior and senior years are expected to participate in research in the Research Centers.

The University offers competitive salaries, fringe benefits including medical insurance, retirement and housing subsidy. Leading Professors, Chair Professors and Professors will be appointed with tenure. Associate Professors and Assistant Professors will be offered tenure-track contracts.

Please visit our website to apply: http://talent.sustc.edu.cn/en/ via the Apply buton below. All applications should include a CV and a detailed list of publications with Research ID. Those interested in cluster hiring should send CVs and publication lists with Research ID as a group. Evaluations will commence immediately and appointments will be made on a continuous basis. Additional information on SUSTC is available on the University homepage http://www.sustc.edu.cn and http://english.sina.com/china/2012/0902/502496.html.

Qualified applicants are also encouraged to apply for the Recruitment Program of Global Expert (“Thousand Talents Program”) through SUSTC. Successful applicants will get extra research fund and living allowance from the government. Additional information is available through email inquiry or http://talent.sustc.edu.cn/ .

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at hiring@sustc.edu.cn.

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