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Lecturer - Think Tank

Employer
XIAN JIAOTONG LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY (XJTLU)
Location
Suzhou, Jiangsu (CN)
Closing date
31 Aug 2021

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Lecturer

DEPARTMENT: THE XIPU INSTITUTION (THINK TANK)

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: public policy, public administration, economics, management, sociology, political science, urban planning

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer

LOCATION: SUZHOU CAMPUS

SALARY: Salary is based on experience and qualification.

The scales for salary are: 

Lecturer 5: 29,046 - 31,993 RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 35,588 RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post)

Lecturer 4: 23,150 - 25,594 RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 28,615 RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post)

Lecturer 3: 17,615 - 19,772 RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 22,719 RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post)
 

POSITION OPEN DATE: April 1, 2021

ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2021

JOB ID: 2016

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

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW:

Located in Suzhou, China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a young, dynamic and EMI university founded in 2006, and is a unique collaborative institution and first joint-venture university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees for more than 100 programmes. XJTLU also aims to become truly research-led and has committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of master’s and PhD student numbers on campus. The university has over 18,000 students and nearly 1000 academic staff representing in excess of 90 nationalities. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The XIPU Institution (XIPUI) is a think tank that conducts policy-related empirical research which focuses on local development and industrial upgrading. XIPUI was established in October 2017 and was jointly funded by XJTLU, the Suzhou Municipal People's Government, and Suzhou Industrial Park Management Committee. XIPUI provides practical advice and suggestions to government which helps inform decision making and policy settings in the SIP and Suzhou. XIPUI utilizes the capabilities within XJTLU including the international work force, strengths in scientific research, and its international network, to unite high-end research talent and resources at home and abroad, to integrate professional knowledge across relevant government departments and strategic industries in Suzhou.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Applying for and undertaking policy research projects in the relevant fields
  • Producing high-quality and influential policy briefings and proposals, current affairs reviews, project reports and academic papers
  • Engaging with industrial partners, government stakeholders and other domestic/international think tanks for research collaboration, networking or promotion activities
  • Supporting the Institution and the University’s conferences and events
  • Teaching in relevant fields if required  
  • Other related academic and administration tasks assigned by the Director

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Proactivity and the ability to work independently and also as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills
  • Attention to details, able to prioritizes tasks and meet multiple deadlines
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic and innovative.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • PhD degree in relevant research fields such as public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, or urban planning
  • Experience in conducting high-quality policy and academic research, track record of refereed research publications would be highly regarded
  • Consulting experience or government work experience preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication capabilities in both English and Chinese
  • Experience or qualifications in teaching in a tertiary environment is an asset

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, and children’s educational, medical insurance, and a one-time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may receive a tax “holiday,” depending on nationality and personal circumstances.

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 candidates over 65 may not be eligible for PRC work visa.

TO APPLY:

Please send your application online. 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
  • Contact Details for Three References

Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Director of XIPU Institution at Yu.Song@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at Mingyu.yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn

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