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Associate Professor/Lecturer in Biological Sciences

Employer
XIAN JIAOTONG LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY (XJTLU)
Location
Suzhou, Jiangsu (CN)
Closing date
30 Sep 2020

DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: The successful applicant will work in the area of Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline

POSITION TITLE: Associate Professor/Lecturer in Biological Sciences

LOCATION: Suzhou campus

SALARY:

Lecturer: 27,929-30,762RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 34,219RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post)

Associate Professor: 34,738 – 37,469 RMB/month (with the opportunity to go to 41,063 RMB/month based on future annual performance and evaluations after being in post)

POSITION OPEN DATE: 1st September 2020

ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: 30st September 2020

JOB ID: 996307

CONTRACT TYPE: Full time

UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative institution and the first joint-venture university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees for all programmes. Formed in 2006, the first cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The University now has over 15,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction is English. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has recently committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.

XJTLU is located in the Science and Education Innovation District of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP). Suzhou has been ranked the most liveable city in China in the 2018 Global Liveability Index (and is ranked 74th in the world). Additionally, it is well connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP, and the SIP has a higher GDP per capita than the UK. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town’s waterways, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M. Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting thousands of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there is a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.

The Department of Biological Sciences focuses on molecular bioscience and has recruited faculty from globally distinguished institutions working in this discipline. Although relatively young, the Department is already establishing a solid reputation, as indicated by the growing number of grant awards to its staff (e.g. from the National Natural Science Foundation of China) and national and international research collaborations (e.g. with Novartis and Unilever plc). It has state-of-the-art instrumentation housed in custom-built labs, and with excellent technical support. Staff also benefit from the fact that Suzhou is a ‘hot-spot’ for biotechnology and biomedical science – Cold Spring Harbor Asia (http://www.csh-asia.org/index.html) is located within walking distance and there are over 500 biotechnology companies in BioBay (http://en.biobay.com.cn/main/index.asp). Current research areas include: bioinformatics, cancer biology, cell signalling, genomics, molecular microbiology, neuroscience, proteomics, and virology. The Department currently offers undergraduate, and PhD degree programme in both biological sciences and bioinformatics as well as master’s programme in biomolecular science.

For more information:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/departments/academic-departments/biological-sciences/

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • To teach undergraduate and graduate students
  • To maintain active research and research funding
  • To carry out various administrative duties (e.g. Research Officer, Lab Safety Officer, and Examination Officer)
  • To supervise graduate students and support teaching and research staff

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • The successful applicant will have a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline and should demonstrate appropriate teaching experience and evidence of the ability to produce high quality research publications.
  • Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should also 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Candidates with teaching and research interests in Genetics/Genomics and Immunology are particularly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

In addition to the base salary, members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, children’s education, 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 be not eligible for a work visa from the PRC.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your applications online, https://career15.sapsf.cn/career?career_company=xjtlu

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. Informal enquiries about the positions and the department may be addressed to Head/Dean of Department, you could find the information from our job application webpage.

Informal enquiries  please contact the Human Resource Office at recruitment.hr@xjtlu.edu.cn .

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