Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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 around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. 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. 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 ENTREPRENEUR COLLEGE (TAICANG) In 2019, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) was launched, as a pioneers of, and an educational model for, the future university and campus in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newly opened award winning Taicang campus, within Greater Suzhou, in September 2022. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by the following schools and education platforms. For detailed information about the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), please visit: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/entrepreneur-college-taicang/ ABOUT THE INDUSTRIAL INTELLIGENT AGENT RESEARCH CENTER The Industrial Intelligent Agent Research Center at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, aligned with national smart manufacturing strategies, is committed to building a world-leading technological innovation platform for industrial intelligence. The center focuses on a tripartite technical system of "Equipment Automation – Operation & Maintenance Intelligence – System Autonomy," aiming to drive profound transformation in industrial manufacturing by breaking through key technologies in smart equipment, industrial software, and system solutions. The center collaborates closely with industrial giants like Hengtong, Haier, and Panasonic to create a complete value chain from theoretical innovation to industrial application. JOB DESCRIPTION We cordially invite applications for academic positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (commensurate with qualifications) from candidates with exceptional research potential in the field of Industrial Intelligent Agents and related areas. Successful candidates will conduct frontier research, join research teams, and participate in the center's core technology initiatives. We particularly welcome scholars with outstanding achievements in areas such as Industrial AI, Intelligent Control Systems, and Industrial Software. Key Responsibilities Scientific Research: Conduct innovative research in core directions of Industrial Intelligent Agents, including but not limited to: Autonomous Decision-Making Systems, Industrial Digital Twins, Intelligent Operation & Maintenance, Advanced Process Control, etc. Actively apply for research grants such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation, and industry-sponsored projects. Publish high-quality academic papers in top-tier international journals and conferences. Talent Cultivation: Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Supervise PhD and Master's students. Develop cutting-edge courses and experimental teaching systems related to Industrial Intelligent Agents. Academic Service: Participate in the center's important academic activities and international collaboration projects, assisting in enhancing the discipline's influence. Promote the industrial applications of research outcomes, engaging in deep collaboration with the center's partner enterprises. Qualifications Essential Requirements: A Ph.D. (obtained or soon to be obtained) in Automation, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Solid theoretical foundation and outstanding research capabilities, with first-author publications in high-level international journals in related fields. Good teaching potential and communication skills, capable of teaching in English. Team spirit and ability to conduct research independently. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with industrial field projects or familiarity with mainstream industrial software/systems (e.g., DCS, MES, APC). In-depth research in areas such as Reinforcement Learning, Large Language Models, Digital Twins, Predictive Maintenance. Overseas research experience or experience collaborating with industry. 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, 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 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 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 to HRBP on yu.yan@xjtlu.edu.cn

Division: XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) School: School of CHIPS Position: Professor and Dean Discipline: Electrical and electronics engineering, microelectronics engineering, integrated circuits design, integrated circuits fabrication, integrated circuits engineering, microprocessor systems, electromechanics systems, and etc. Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended Advertisement End Date: 11/30/2026 (early submission of applications is encouraged) 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 CHIPS The Shool focuses on high-end technologies in the field of chips, concentrating on cutting-edge scientific issues and technical challenges. It strengthens interdisciplinary integration and industry cooperation to cultivate high-level talents in the chips field that the country urgently needs, who possess innovation capabilities, international perspectives, and entrepreneurial spirit. Currently, the School offers undergraduate programs in Microelectronics Science and Engineering, master's programs in Advanced Microelectronics Technology and Materials, and doctoral programs. The undergraduate program aims to enable students to widely acquire industry skills, deeply study the knowledge and applications of integrated circuit hardware, and solidly master semiconductor and chip technologies. The master's program mainly focuses on in-depth lectures on microelectronic devices and micro-nano manufacturing technologies. The master's and doctoral projects explore the frontiers of research in microelectronic technology in areas such as sensing technology, AI technology, new chip materials, and big health. With the rapid growth of student numbers, the School will strive to build a high-level international faculty team to meet the needs of student development. At the same time, in the future, it will actively explore a blended education model to cultivate integrated talents who are proficient both in chip technology and management. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The School of CHIPS is adopting a new higher education model based upon the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new model developed by the University to address an increasingly networked and complex future of work in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The model is core to the University’s strategy for its next ten-year development focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. SE aims to train syntegrative leaders with management skills, international perspective, discipline-specific knowledge, and adaptability in industry (MIDI). The position will attract academic leaders embodying these SE values and are passionate in engaging in a future-focused co-learning ecosystem comprising students, academics, practitioners, university, industry, and community. The School seeks a visionary leader who thrive by creating impact through authentic engagement, cross-boundary collaboration, collective learning and discovery, and action-oriented inquiries. The Dean is also a creative educator who adopts a systems mindset and use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to co-design and deliver an enriching educational experience for students. They view education as an integrative and life-long transformative process. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES We are looking for an academic leader from candidates in the fields of electrical and electronics engineering, microelectronics engineering, integrated circuits design, integrated circuits fabrication, integrated circuits engineering, microprocessor systems, electromechanics systems, power electronics, digital VLSI design, CMOS digital integrated circuits. The Dean will be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership to drive the School’s next phase of development; Daily operation and administration in the School; Lead on the development and implementation of appropriate academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research levels; Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the development of the school within the microelectronics industry, aligned to overarching College and University objectives. Reporting to and implementing decisions made by the Taicang Leadership Team; Preparing both the annual budget and report on financial accounts of the School; Developing School infrastructure, regulations and rules; Delivering excellent learning and teaching, industry-enhanced research, and enterprise engagement activities in the School; Personnel decisions including recruitment, staff development, retention, promotion, discipline, and contract termination in the School; Working collaboratively with relevant School(s), College, University and founding partner University’s to identify opportunities for meaningful and genuine partnership and successful impact-creation for research; Engage actively with new educational models and embrace innovative, interactive, technology-enhanced learning, teaching, and assessment approaches; understand and have an entrepreneur and innovative mindset in line with College ethos; Maintain a strong personal external network to be able to access early-stage intelligence and good practice from across the research and entrepreneurial community and exert influence. Grow collaborations with companies and other non-academic organisations. Develop new income streams for the School, consistent with College and University strategies and goals. Be responsible for effective workforce planning within the School to assure delivery of the Strategic plan. Represent the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) at a senior level in government meetings, external forums, recruitment fairs, regional and national bodies. Perform any other worked related tasks assigned by the line manager, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Leadership Team or the University Senior Management Team. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES Candidates must have a doctoral research (normally PhD) degree or be able to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement. Candidates must be willing/able to actively engage with new educational models such as Syntegrative Education (SE). Demonstrable success in developing and implementing future-focused strategic plans which maximise opportunities and manage risk. Substantial experience and significant achievement at the leadership level in leaning and teaching, research, and business engagement and innovation in a higher education institution, or a similar industry context. Substantial experience of successful staff management with the demonstrated ability to exercise formal and informal leadership, to bring fresh thinking to tasks, to lead by example and support colleagues to succeed with a demonstrable commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Candidates must have an international reputation and demonstrate impacts in relevant research fields and are expected to have a good sense of the technology trends and relevant research experience on industrial projects. Candidates should have experience to cooperate with industrial partners to develop R&D projects. Candidates must have rich experience in research, academic leadership, financial management, strategic planning, people management, as well as senior academic management experience in a university, research institution or similar functions/areas. Candidates must demonstrate a good track record of engagement with students and industry. A highly-developed external network and proven experience of operating at the most senior levels with a wide range of external stakeholders, sector networks, funders and government departments and agencies. A strong customer service ethos, ability and achievement in a services planning, coordination and delivery role, in driving team performance and implementing customer service measures. Credibility amongst academic leaders and external partners, personal authority and the ability to take key strategic decisions and represent the institution at a senior level. Candidates must have a high level of communicative competence in English. Candidates with administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities are preferred. Candidates with knowledge of Chinese and UK regulatory frameworks of higher education would be an advantage. Some experience of working in a relevant industry would be an advantage. 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 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 that explains how you fulfil the criteria specified in this job description, including specifying which of the three highlighted areas you can contribute to, and which modules you would be able to teach. A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For enquiries relating to the position, please email to HRBP Ms. Mingyu Yuan at mingyu.yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position in your enquiry.

School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) Department: Department of Economics Position: Faculty in Economics (Associate Professor and Above) 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 has around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK in 2026. 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 www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SUZHOU (IBSS) International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision to be a leading international business school. The school is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement. In that pursuit, IBSS became the youngest business school to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2016, and again, the youngest School to receive EQUIS accreditation in 2018. Receiving joint accreditation of AMBA and BGA in 2020, IBSS became the 103rd triple accredited business school in the world. The five departments of IBSS are the newly split Accounting and Finance, Economics, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, and Strategic Management and Organizations with over 170 faculty members and more than 6,000 students from over 80 different countries. IBSS delivers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, PhD and Executive Education programmes in the fields of Economics, Management, Accounting and Finance. Undergraduate programmes in Economics include both the widely popular BSc in Economics and BSc in Economics & Finance, whereas Master’s programmes include MSc in Economics & Finance and MSc in Business Analytics. The newly revamped MSc Economics and Data Intelligence is expected to recruit students from AY27/28. Economics Department faculty are actively working on tackling economic questions with direct policy and business relevance. We have research expertise in the areas such as inclusive and sustainable growth, behavioural and experimental economics, which is well supported by the IBSS Experimental Economics Lab as well as the IBSS Biometrics Lab. Our research is published in leading international journals included in the Chartered ABS Academic Journal Guide, the ABDC Journal Quality List, and the Financial Times Top 50. RESPONSIBILITIES XJTLU is a research-led university and correspondingly, International Business School Suzhou is a research-led business school. In this context, even though the workload of faculty in IBSS is generally shared between teaching, research, and service, Professors are expected to greatly contribute to the research activity of the School. Research activities include the publication of research articles, presenting in international conferences, and generating research income. Research performance in the School is benchmarked on internationally recognised lists of journal quality such as the Academic Journal Guide (UK) – a.k.a. the ABS list – and the ABDC list (AUS). The target levels on those lists are ABS3/ABDC:A or above. In addition, Professors are also expected to hold leadership roles (service) with the Department, School, or the University, using their experience and expertise to represent the Economics Department and the Business School. In terms of teaching, all faculty within the Department are required to teach and Professors should be willing and able to teaching at all levels, including undergraduate, masters, PhD, and executive education. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES Essential Qualifications/Experience Successful applicants to the position of Associate Professor are expected to have: A PhD degree in Economics or a related field, Teaching experience in higher education, A proven record of academic publications in good journals, and a strong pipeline of promising research, Experience in external funding application Adaptability in working in a collegial environment 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 to completion Desirable Qualifications/Experience Research expertise in the areas of AI-related topics, pharmaceutical industry and Econometrics Curriculum design and programme development experience Engagement with industry and government 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 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 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. 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 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 HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website. 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 Head of Department, Dr Ye Bai (Ye.Bai@xjtlu.edu.cn). Informal enquiries may be addressed to HRBP of IBSS Ms. Yu Yan at Yu.Yan@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.