Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

HSS AI Position School/Academy: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Position: Open rank from Assistant Professor to Professor Discipline: Applied Linguistics and Language Sciences /Media and Communication Studies/China Studies/International Studies Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended Job ID: 4466 Advertisement End Date: 30th of November 2026 ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded by a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, 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 studying in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative education 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 the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from the West and the East. The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of XJTLU. As part of its strategic priorities for the coming decade, the university is entering a new and exciting phase of development. XJTLU continues to innovate in education models, and is now transitioning from a collection of distinct approaches toward a unified, integrated Academy model – a syntegrative ecosystem designed to break down silos, enhance agility, and solidify XJTLU’s position at the forefront of global education and research. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.   ABOUT the School of Humanities and Social Sciences The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is a dynamic and internationally oriented academic community committed to excellence in research, education, and engagement. Bringing together humanities and social science perspectives, the School seeks both to advance disciplinary knowledge and to respond to major social, cultural and technological transformations shaping China and the wider world. HSS is home to around 100 scholars from more than 15 countries and comprises four academic departments: China Studies International Studies Media and Communication Applied Linguistics and Language Sciences The School offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across these disciplinary areas and provides opportunities for doctoral study in its core disciplines and related fields. HSS is currently entering an important phase of academic development. Building on its established strengths in language and linguistics, media and communication, China and area studies, international relations, and the wider humanities and social sciences, the School is developing new areas of education and research at the intersection of AI, data, digital technologies and society. This development forms part of XJTLU’s wider Education + AI strategy while retaining the School’s distinctive emphasis on human, social, cultural and ethical perspectives. Two new programmes currently under development exemplify this direction. The proposed BSc Computational Linguistics will bring together language and linguistic inquiry with computational approaches, while the proposed MSc AI, Data and Society will integrate computational and data-driven methods with humanities and social science perspectives to examine AI and digital societies, including their social, cultural, organisational, policy and ethical implications. Together, these developments create new opportunities for collaboration across HSS and with other academic units at XJTLU. HSS aims to educate globally minded, intellectually curious and socially responsible graduates who can understand and respond to complex human and societal challenges. As AI and digital technologies increasingly shape society, HSS seeks to develop graduates who can work with and understand technology while bringing humanities and social sciences ways of thinking to it—combining technological capability with critical, cultural, communicative and ethical perspectives. Alongside programme development, HSS is strengthening its capacity in computational and AI-enabled research and education, including through the development of the Creative AI Lab and through research and educational collaboration in areas such as computational linguistics, social data analysis, digital media and communication, AI and culture, and technology and society. As a research-intensive School, HSS supports individual and collaborative research across its disciplines and encourages work that crosses disciplinary and methodological boundaries. The School actively engages with academic, business, cultural and policy communities in the Yangtze River Delta region, nationally and internationally, and plays an important role in facilitating intellectual and educational exchange between China and the wider world. HSS also hosts the University of Liverpool’s Year in China programme and provides students with opportunities for international study and academic mobility. More details about the School of HSS can be found here: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The successful candidate will be based in one of HSS’s four academic departments and will contribute to research, teaching and academic service commensurate with their experience and academic rank. The position is primarily a School-level appointment to support HSS’s Education + AI development, while the successful candidate will also contribute to teaching and academic life within their home department. The successful candidate will be expected to: Play a key role in the further development and delivery of HSS’ core AI programmes/modules, bringing computational, data-driven and AI-related approaches into dialogue with humanities and social sciences questions and perspectives. Contribute to teaching within their home department, including existing or new modules relevant to their disciplinary expertise. Develop collaborative research and educational initiatives across HSS and, where appropriate, with other academic units at XJTLU, thereby contributing to the University’s wider Education + AI agenda. Contribute to curriculum innovation and pedagogical development, including the responsible and critical integration of AI and digital technologies into humanities and social sciences education. Engage with external academic, industry, cultural, policy or community partners, where appropriate, to develop research collaboration, educational opportunities and real-world applications relevant to AI, data and society. Undertake appropriate academic leadership, administration and service responsibilities within the School, Department and University, commensurate with the level of appointment. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate: A PhD in a relevant humanities, social science, computer/data science, computational social science, computational linguistics, or related field, with a research profile engaging with AI, data and/or computational approaches. Expertise in applying computational and data-driven methods to humanities and social sciences research questions, such as machine learning, natural language processing, multimodal data analysis, social network analysis, computational text analysis, or large-scale data analysis. Proficiency in relevant programming languages and computational tools, such as Python and/or R, and the ability to teach computational and data analytical methods to students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. A strong understanding of the social, cultural, political, organisational and/or ethical dimensions of AI and data, and the ability to connect computational approaches with humanities and social sciences perspectives. Evidence of, or clear potential for, high-quality research and publication at the intersection of AI, data and/or computational approaches and the humanities and social sciences, commensurate with the level of appointment. Ability to develop and deliver high-quality teaching and curricula relevant to HSS’s Education + AI development, including new programmes, modules and educational initiatives. Ability to work across disciplinary boundaries and collaborate effectively with colleagues from humanities, social science and technical backgrounds. Ability to contribute to the teaching and academic life of one of HSS’s four departments, with an appropriate fit with China Studies, International Studies, Media and Communication, or Applied Linguistics and Language Sciences. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Children’s education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave) 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 by Click Career Opportunities: Open rank from Assistant Professor to Professor (4466) Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter that explains how you fulfil the criteria specified in this job description A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References Informal enquiries about the position and the School may be addressed to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, xiaoling.zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Jia.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and Position ID 4466 in your enquiry.

POSITION OVERVIEW Department: Advanced Semiconductor Research Centre Position: Faculty Positions in Advanced Semiconductor Research Centre Location: Suzhou, China 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, including more than 5,000 master’s and doctoral candidates. XJTLU maintains a full-time faculty of 1,400 professional teachers, with approximately 40% being international academic staff. All researchers hold doctoral degrees, and 90% possessed overseas work or educational experience before joining XJTLU. Students and faculty members originate from nearly 100 countries and regions, collectively fostering a dynamic and culturally diverse international community. 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 www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management. Areas of expertise in Department of Intelligent Science: Natural language processing, Machine translation, Information extraction, Machine learning, Computer vision, Pattern recognition. ABOUT ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH CENTRE The XJTLU Advanced Semiconductor Research Center is jointly established by Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and the National Third-Generation Semiconductor Technology Innovation Centre (Suzhou). It focuses on advancing third-generation semiconductor power electronics and serves as a university-level research platform that spans campuses and schools. The research center is dedicated to wide-bandgap semiconductor power electronics and integrated technologies, aiming to look ahead, develop distinctive capabilities, and serve both industry and society. Driven by industry needs, the research center collaborates with the China Advanced Semiconductor Industry Innovation Alliance (Beijing, CASA) to promote talent cultivation through the integration of advanced semiconductor production and education. Leveraging the strengths of XJTLU’s Sino-foreign cooperative education model, the center fosters collaboration among industries, universities, and research institutions at both domestic and international levels. (https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/professional-services/advanced-semiconductor-research-center) RESPONSIBILITIES  Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Self-motivated and being able to motivate others; Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; Strong team player; Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines; Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES A PhD in electrical engineering, electronic science and technology or a closely aligned area, Preferred research directions include Power Management IC, Power Devices, GaN HEMT, Device Fabrication, Radiation-Hardened IC, Advanced Packaging and Reliability Testing. Teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent R&D position after completion of PhD degree; PhD supervision capacity or extensive experience in industrial engineering leadership; Strong publications record in an area of expertise such as IEEE EDL, TPE, TIE, JSSCC and above; Evidence of success in obtaining research grants; Fluency in English. Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show: A significant record of high-quality academic publications, A number of external research grants awards Desirable Qualifications/Experience Strong knowledge / experience in Semiconductor Physics, Cleanroom based fabrication process 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 trainings are provided. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities. The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China. Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. Talent/Research Program - Fund Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) RMB 1-3 Million Innovation Leading Talent up to RMB 2 Million Outstanding Leading Talent of International Discipline 50% of Annual Package Young Leading Talent of International Discipline 50% of Annual Package COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (Details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Annual Leave (34 days, including University closure 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 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 For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Anni.Feng@xjtlu.edu.cn.

POSITION OVERVIEW  Academy: Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Position: Faculty [Full Rank] Location: Suzhou Industrial Park & Taicang, Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded by a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Offering a unique international education experi-ence, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives stu-dents the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students studying in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative education 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 the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from the West and the East. The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of XJTLU. As part of its strategic priorities for the coming decade, the university is entering a new and exciting phase of development. XJTLU continues to innovate in education models, and is now transitioning from a collection of distinct approaches toward a unified, integrated Academy model – a syntegrative ecosystem designed to break down silos, enhance agility, and solidify XJTLU’s position at the forefront of global education and research. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT ACADEMY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY The Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology (AoAIAT) at XJTLU is a future-focused, academically excellent, and innovative academic unit. Strategically reconfigured from the former School of Advanced Technology (SAT) and the School of AI and Advanced Computing (AIAC), AoAIAT integrates elite resources across artificial intelligence, computer science, and electronic and communications engineering to forge an ecosystem where education, research, and industry seamlessly converge.  Offering a comprehensive talent cultivation pathway across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, the Academy's robust portfolio of 11 undergraduate programmes and 12 master's programmes coalesces around three core pillars: AI Core (Applied AI, Algorithms & Data Science), Infrastructure (Computer Systems, Software Engineering), and Frontier Engineering (Communications, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics). In parallel, through strategic cross-campus mobility and lab-sharing, we embed advanced technical fluency and AI literacy across our students. Through project-driven learning and immersive, industry-connected scenarios, we empower students to navigate complex technological shifts with an agile, innovative mindset.  As a research and practice-led academy, our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management. The Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology (AoAIAT) has six research centres:  AI for Intelligent Healthcare and Biomedicine (AIHB) Cognitive Intelligence and Agentic AI (CIAA) Emerging Electronics and Energy Technologies (EEET) Intelligent Mediamatics and Data Science (IMDS) Intelligent Automation and Embodied AI (IAEA) Advanced Communications and Intelligent Networking (ACIN) This academy operates across two campuses: Suzhou Industrial Park Campus and Taicang Campus. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you are comfortable working at both locations. KEY RECRUITMENT AREAS AI for Intelligent Healthcare and Biomedicine Research Centre (AIHB) Medical Image Processing, Medical Visualization, AI-assisted Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Preoperative/Intraoperative Surgery Simulation/Navigation (including VR/AR/MR), Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Bioinformatics, BioComputation, Computational Biology, Multimodal Healthcare Data Analysis, Medical Physics and Imaging Technology, AI-driven Drug Discovery/Biomaterials/Life Science Applications Cognitive Intelligence and Agentic AI Research Centre (CIAA) Pattern Recognition/Machine Learning/Deep Learning/Reinforcement Learning, LLM/MLLM, Generative AI, Neural Graphics, Graph Mining, Data Mining, AI agent, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision Emerging Electronics and Energy Technologies Research Centre (EEET) Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor integrated circuit manufacture/design (analogue, digital, RF, mixed signal), Electronics Materials and Devices, Energy and Electrical Power, Renewable Energy and Systems Intelligent Mediamatics and Data Science Research Centre (IMDS) Computer Science and Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, Data Visualization, Computer Vision, Multimedia, Human-Centered Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Analytics, AR/VR/XR Intelligent Automation and Embodied AI Research Centre (IAEA) Automation and Autonomous System, Instrumentation, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Networked Mechatronic Systems, Robotics and Control, Product Design and Optimisation Advanced Communications and Intelligent Networking Research Centre (ACIN) Wireless Communications, Optical Communications, RF Engineering, Sensor Networks and IoT, Computer System Security, Mobile Computing, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Social Network Programming and Analysis, Intelligent Transportation, Signal Processing RESPONSIBILITIES Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  Self-motivated and being able to motivate others; Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; Strong team player; Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines; Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES A PhD or a PgCert HE or equivalent; Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree; PhD supervision capacity; Strong publications record in an area of expertise; Evidence of success in obtaining research grants; Fluency in English. Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show: A significant record of high-quality academic publications, A number of external research grants awards, Experience in PhD supervision. Desirable Qualifications/Experience Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEEE and HEA; Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT The university provides every new faculty member with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects. The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China. Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. Talent/Research Program Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) Innovation Leading Talent Outstanding Leading Talent of International Discipline Young Leading Talent of International Discipline Fund RMB 1-3 Million up to RMB 2 Million 50% of Annual Package 50% of Annual Package COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS 1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Relocation allowance Etc. 2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (Details refer to the University Policy) 3. Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. 4. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter, specifying your preferred research centre A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Anni.Feng@xjtlu.edu.cn.