Nirma University

DEPARTMENT: Chemistry and Materials Science/ School of Sciences  ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Chemistry and Materials Science  POSITION TITLE: Open rank faculty appointment  LOCATION: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China POSITION OPEN DATE: March 30, 2026 ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: until filled JOB ID: 3962 CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. The 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east. For detailed information about the university, please visit the university website: www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department belongs to the School of Science and focuses on Chemistry and Materials Science. It has recruited faculty from globally distinguished institutions working in these disciplines. Although relatively young, the Department has already established a solid reputation, as indicated by its large number of high quality research publications in impactful journals (Q1),  growing number of grant awards to its staff (e.g., from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and major industry partners) and national and international research collaborations. It has state-of-the-art instrumentation housed in custom-built labs, and provides excellent technical support. Current research areas include: Advanced materials, High-performance batteries and supercapacitors, Nano porous materials, Microfluidic-based biosensors, Nano-electrocatalysts - Energy nanomaterials, Biomaterials and their biomedical applications, High-throughput screening, Carbohydrates Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, and AI/Robotics for Chemistry among others. The Department is dedicated to providing an international environment for both teaching and research, with around half of its academic staff born out of mainland China. The Department also collaborates closely with the newly established Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC), a university-level research center specialized in the development and application of novel materials. The academic unit was first established in 2010 as the Department of Chemistry and recently was renamed into the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science to better describe its growing work and impact in the two fields. The Department currently delivers one undergraduate BSc programme in ‘Applied Chemistry’ and a BEng programme in ‘Materials Science and Engineering’ expected to start in September of 2025, two Master programmes ‘MRes in Advanced Chemistry’ and ‘MRes in Materials Science and Engineering’ and a ‘PhD in Chemistry.’ In 2017 our BSc in Applied Chemistry programme was accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the first RSC accreditation of its kind in China Staff also benefit from the fact that Suzhou is a ‘hot-spot’ for biotechnology/biomedical science and materials science research and entrepreneurship. Cold Spring Harbor Asia (http://www.csh-asia.org/index.html) is located within walking distance and there are over 1000 biotechnology companies in BioBay (http://en.biobay.com.cn/main/index.asp) providing ample industry collaboration and entrepreneurship opportunities. As a state-level economic and technical development zone (ETDZ), Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) boasted a No.1 ranking among 218 zones of its kind in China for five consecutive years (2016-2020) by the Ministry of Commerce based on the zone’s comprehensive development level. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and night, and there are a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and a great nightlife.  Suzhou became the world's largest industrial city in 2021, with the gross industrial output value reaching the milestone of 4 trillion RMB. For more information: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/school-of-science/chemistry-and-materials-science RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES To teach and examine courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsTo contribute to the development of teaching and teaching methods and assessment To maintain active and productive research and obtain research funding  To carry out various administrative duties related to university teaching and research     (e.g., Research Officer, Lab Safety Officer, and Examination Officer etc.) To supervise postgraduate students and support teaching and research staff To establish an innovative and well-funded research group that is open to interdisciplinary collaboration that yields productive research outcomes.  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 QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES Essential Requirements: PhD Degree: A PhD degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or an Engineering related discipline is required. Teaching Experience: Demonstrable knowledge in the core areas of the materials science and engineering curriculum with demonstrated teaching experience or strong potential for effective teaching. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching and learning endeavours in the discipline of Materials Science and Engineering, including all aspects of the development and delivery of teaching & learning at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research Publications: Proven track record of high-quality, high-impact research publications. Preferred Qualifications: Field of Expertise: Priority will be given to candidates with research expertise in a field relevant to fundamental materials research, such as Metallurgy, Ceramics, Polymer Materials, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, Semiconductor Materials, Nanomaterials, and Simulation of Materials. This includes either experimental synthesis and characterisation or computational materials modelling of advanced materials. Current Position: Candidates currently holding the position of Assistant Professor or above will be prioritized. Research Leadership: Active engagement at the forefront of Materials Science, with a strong national and international research profile. Funding Success: A successful history of securing external research funding. Academic Supervision: Demonstrated ability in academic supervision and mentoring of UG and PG students. The ideal candidate will combine excellence in both teaching and research, with a commitment to advancing knowledge in their field through innovative approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration. 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 in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development training is provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS: Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances such as  Housing allowance Travel allowance Kids’ education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members (for details please refer to the University Policy). Paid holidays:  Statutory Holidays (13 days) Annual Leave (34 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3962&company=xjtlu  Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes the following three parts in the order: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level  Contact details for three referees For enquiries relating to the position, please email acting Head of Department, Dr. Lifeng Ding, Lifeng.Ding@xjtlu.edu.cn and copy HR at lidan.yang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.

Job Purpose: The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to develop a Multimodal AI for Fire Detection & Safety Systems. Key Responsibilities:  Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Collaborator and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake these responsibilities in the project: Develop and deploy multimodal AI algorithms for fire, smoke, and hot-work detection by fusing optical, thermal/infrared, LiDAR, RADAR, and gas sensor data under varying environmental conditions. Design computer vision and human-behavior analysis models for detecting personnel, posture, casualties, and hazardous situations, including operation in low-visibility scenarios. Implement scene mapping, environment perception, and path-planning algorithms using LiDAR and RADAR data to support evacuation guidance and first-responder navigation. Build real-time predictive models for fire intensity and spread forecasting and integrate LLM-based scene description and decision support into an end-to-end deployable system. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a closely related discipline, with foundational knowledge in signal processing and machine learning. Working knowledge of computer vision and deep learning concepts, including object detection and image-based classification, with hands-on experience using Python and at least one deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow). Basic experience handling and processing sensor data (e.g., camera, thermal, LiDAR, RADAR, or similar perception sensors) in real-world or laboratory settings. Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and standard software tools for data analysis, model training, and evaluation. Ability to independently implement, test, and document applied research solutions, with prior experience through projects, internships, or research assistantships considered sufficient. Prior experience in publishing is desirable.

Schemes of Service: Faculty Division: Infocomm Technology Employment Type: Permanent, Fixed Term Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) invites applications for Academic Staff positions in Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity. We are building a distinctive capability at the intersection of cybersecurity, engineering systems, critical infrastructure, and applied learning. We welcome outstanding candidates who can help SIT strengthen its capability in OT cybersecurity, especially colleagues who can work with real engineering systems, brownfield environments, cyber-physical operations, and industry partners. Appointment may be made at a rank aligned with experience and profile. Academic Staff positions in SIT comprise both Faculty and Professional Officers. They play distinctive yet complementary roles in advancing SIT's mission in education and applied research. Faculty provide academic leadership in the design, delivery, and continual enhancement of programmes, ensuring academic rigour and industry relevance, while Professional Officers, as technical specialists, embed current and emerging industry practices and support practice-oriented delivery. Together, they strengthen SIT's applied learning environment through hands-on, real-world approaches that enhance students' industry readiness. In applied research, faculty lead translational research and innovation in collaboration with industry, bridging knowledge creation with practical application, while Professional Officers contribute deep technical expertise and industry experience to translate concepts into implementation, prototyping and deployment, thereby ensuring impactful and industry-relevant outcomes. Why join SIT SIT is Singapore's first University of Applied Learning and the University for Industry. Our students learn in authentic environments, work on real problems with external partners, and undertake substantial workplace learning through the Integrated Work Study Programme. Our approach to education is explicitly competency-based, with a focus on demonstrated capability, workplace relevance, and flexible pathways for learners. SIT's Punggol campus is a testbed for the systems around which this role is built. The campus runs on Singapore's first Multi-Energy Microgrid (MEMG), which is the largest microgrid in Singapore and the first MEMG on a university campus in Southeast Asia. The MEMG was built and operated with SP Group, integrating solar PV, thermal, and distributed energy resources into a live, sandbox-grade environment for energy transition research. The campus also houses the Energy Efficiency Technology Centre (EETC), established with the National Environment Agency, whose Energy Efficiency Training Facility is a first-of-its-kind integrated industrial systems plant in Singapore — giving staff and students a working industrial process environment for development, applied research, and hands-on training. Alongside these, the Centre for Intelligent Robotics at Punggol Digital District, together with the SIT–NVIDIA AI Centre, gives staff and students authentic cyber-physical environments in which to develop, integrate, and stress-test new technologies under realistic operating conditions. In parallel, SIT works closely with the maritime ecosystem on decarbonisation and digitalisation. Through its Future Ship and System Design Programme and partnerships with DNV's Maritime Decarbonisation & Autonomy Regional Centre of Excellence, Seatrium's Offshore & Marine Digital Learning Lab, RINA, and MPA-linked initiatives, SIT engages directly with shipowners, yards, classification societies, and regulators on zero-emission and autonomous vessels, shore charging and future-fuel bunkering, digital twins, and AI-enabled remote operations. Taken together, these platforms, the deep industry partnership network across the energy and maritime sectors and next-generation AI and robotics use cases, provide an exciting ecosystem of real assets, operators, and operational problems to which security, resilience, and safe-operation research can be applied, tested, and translated into practice. Areas of interest in OT cybersecurity This search prioritises practitioners. We are looking, first and foremost, for candidates with substantial, hands-on experience defending real-world industrial environments as asset owners, operators, integrators, consultants, or responders, who can bring that operational experience, engineering constraints and sector-relevant problems into the classroom and the lab. We welcome accomplished academics, but the strongest candidates will have spent significant time on plant floors, in control rooms, and inside live OT networks and environments. Candidates should be able to translate that field experience into rigorous, hands-on teaching, authentic learning experiences, and useful, industry-relevant outcomes. We are interested in the security, resilience, and safe operation of real-world industrial systems, particularly in the maritime and energy sectors, including secure applications of robotics and AI in these operational environments where critical systems must continue to operate safely under degraded or contested conditions, and cyber decisions have physical, operational, and safety consequences. Relevant areas include: secure deployment and brownfield hardening of OT systems already in live operation safe modernisation, segmentation, remote access, and control integration in industrial or infrastructure environments OT testing, experimentation, and validation environments that reflect real production constraints OT incident response, resilience, degraded operations, and safe recovery OT asset discovery, dependency mapping, criticality analysis, and operational risk visibility security of cyber-physical systems, controllers (e.g., PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, DCS, IEDs, power converters and charging systems), embedded devices, industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN, DNP3, OPC-UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet), and industrial control networks consequence-aware security analysis for complex OT systems-of-systems Key responsibilities You will contribute to SIT's mission through a combination of teaching, curriculum development, applied scholarship, and external engagement in OT cybersecurity. Depending on rank and profile, responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education learners designing modules, labs, case-based learning, and authentic assessments developing hands-on OT cybersecurity learning environments, training assets, scenarios, and exercises supervising capstone projects, industry-linked projects, and graduate students where appropriate contributing to programme development across pre-employment and continuing education offerings developing relevant and durable institutional OT cybersecurity capabilities for Singapore's local ecosystem, including industry, infrastructure operators, and the broader workforce delivering impact through projects and partnerships with industry, government, infrastructure operators, engineering organisations, and professional communities contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives across engineering, cybersecurity, computing, AI, safety, and applied systems domains providing thought leadership towards shaping local practice, policy input and advisory roles Teaching and educational contributions At SIT, strong teaching means building learning experiences that are hands-on, rigorous, and close to practice. In OT cybersecurity, this may include secure architecture and deployment exercises, brownfield hardening projects, industrial protocol analysis, controller and embedded-system security labs, OT visibility and asset discovery activities, incident response simulations, resilience and recovery exercises, or projects shaped by real operational, safety, and engineering constraints. Our educational model values authenticity, workplace relevance, and the ability to assess whether learners can perform, not only whether they can recall. You should be able to contribute to curriculum design, develop modern teaching materials, mentor students well, and work with colleagues to improve programmes over time. Experience with applied learning, competency-based education, workplace learning, engineering education, or industry-based training will be valuable. Candidates will be able to leverage SIT's campus, laboratories, and industry partnerships to create realistic learning and experimentation platforms where secure engineering systems, production-informed validation, and operational resilience can be taught, tested, and translated. The strongest candidates will connect technical cybersecurity depth with operational and domain relevance, and work across engineering, cybersecurity, safety, operations, and management domains. Research / scholarly / translational contributions SIT values scholarship that moves beyond publication alone. We are interested in research and scholarly work that can be tested, translated, adopted, or used to solve real problems. In OT cybersecurity, this may take different forms: applied research with infrastructure operators or engineering partners; translational work that leads to methods, tools, datasets, validation approaches, or deployable capabilities; practice-based scholarship grounded in operational experience; sector-facing evaluations; or interdisciplinary work that brings cybersecurity into real systems and real environments. Relevant themes may include secure brownfield modernisation, OT systems-of-systems validation, resilience and recovery under cyber disruption, safe use of operational data, dependency and criticality mapping, engineering-informed risk assessment, and consequence-aware incident response. The strongest candidates will show a clear line of sight between their expertise and tangible external value. Candidate profile / qualifications We welcome applications from candidates with strong academic, applied, or practice-oriented profiles. You should have Doctorate or a Master's degree, with substantial and credible industry achievement, in engineering, cybersecurity, computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, control systems, systems engineering, industrial automation, information security, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of industry standing, recognised OT/ICS certification, and substantial, credible operational achievement expertise in one or more OT cybersecurity domains relevant to this search, backed by substantial hands-on experience in real industrial or infrastructure environments a strong interest in student learning and engagement, and keenness to adopt flipped classroom methods, team-based learning, and authentic assessments for learning strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset interest in working across disciplines and with external partners The following will strengthen an application experience in real-world engineering, industrial, infrastructure, government, or operational technology environments operational knowledge and experience with brownfield OT systems and processes, industrial control systems, building systems, utilities, manufacturing systems, transport systems, energy systems, or other cyber-physical environments practical understanding of OT architecture, industrial protocols, controllers, embedded systems, remote access, segmentation, monitoring, or lifecycle constraints, familiarity with frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NERC CIP, IACS UR E26/27, and the SANS ICS Five Critical Controls. experience in OT incident response, resilience planning, recovery, safety-critical operations, or operational risk management professional certifications or recognised practice credentials relevant to cybersecurity, OT security, industrial systems, engineering safety, or infrastructure operations, such as GICSP, GRID, GCIP, GIAC, CISSP, or ISA/IEC 62443 credentials for candidates at the levels of Associate Professor / Professor, the ability to lead programmes, mentor colleagues, build external partnerships, and help shape institutional capability Application Submission Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted electronically through the SIT careers website using the Apply Now button. As part of your application, please submit the following materials cover letter curriculum vitae research, scholarship, or applied practice statement teaching statement Questions about this opportunity may be directed to the Cybersecurity Faculty Search Committee Chair at SIT_CYBERSECURITY_ACADEMIC@SINGAPORETECH.EDU.SG. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.