Faculty Position in Evolution or Genetics

3 weeks ago


Nanjing, Jiangsu, China InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Department

The Department of Biological Sciences at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is a dynamic and rapidly growing research community focused on molecular bioscience. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the department has established a solid reputation through its research grants and national and international collaborations.

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and custom-built labs, providing an ideal environment for research and teaching. Current research areas include cancer biology, structural biology, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, cell signaling, genomics, molecular microbiology, neuroscience, proteomics, virology, and AI for biomedicine.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate students in biological sciences and bioinformatics
  • Maintain active research and obtain research funding
  • Carry out various administrative duties related to university teaching and research
  • Supervise graduate students and support teaching and research staff
  • Establish an innovative and well-funded research group that is open to interdisciplinary collaboration
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

Candidates should have a strong background in evolution or genetics, preferably related to human health, as indicated by high impact publications. A PhD degree in biological sciences or a related discipline is required, along with evidence of teaching experience/potentials and the ability to produce high quality research publications.

Candidates for the position of Associate Professor or above 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.

Career Development
  1. Clear career development path with annual review
  2. Professional development training is provided
Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive salary in the market

Benefits:

  1. Allowance: XJTLU provides various month/annual/one-off allowances as housing allowance, travel allowance, kids education allowance, relocation allowance, etc.
  2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members
  3. Paid holidays: statutory holidays (11 days), annual leave (36 days), 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


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