Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

5 days ago


Nanjing, Jiangsu, China InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Professor of Artificial Intelligence

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Professor of Artificial Intelligence to join our team at the School of AI and Advanced Computing. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and growing the research and academic profile of the School, providing leadership and vision for the future direction and development of AI research and teaching, and shaping the School's research strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and grow the research and academic profile of the School in collaboration with the School's industrial partners.
  • Provide leadership and vision for the future direction and development of AI research and teaching in the School.
  • Shape the School's research strategy, deliver high-quality research, and support entrepreneurial-focused teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Take on leadership, management, and external engagement activities to support the School.
  • Be a strong advocate for the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) nationally and internationally.

Requirements:

  • A PhD in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, or other relevant disciplines from a world-renowned university.
  • Ideally, hold a PgCert HE or equivalent.
  • Outstanding research leadership and management experience and the ability to motivate and inspire teams with good people skills.
  • A national/international reputation with demonstrable impact in any research and innovation fields relevant to the School.
  • Evidence of successful research partnerships with academic institutions and external organisations.
  • Evidence of good, sustained, and successful leadership of research grants and consultancy contracts and conducting high-quality research, evidenced by clear impact of output and publications in leading journals.
  • Demonstrable experience in cooperating with industrial partners to develop R&D projects.
  • A rich experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, strategic planning and financial management in a university and business environment.
  • First-class networking skills and an ability to build and nurture external contacts and partnerships, working with businesses and other organisations in the area of innovation and business support to benefit the School.
  • Excellent organisational, implementation and monitoring skills to deliver successful outcomes.
  • A good track record of engagement with students and industry.
  • A high level of communicative competence in English.
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction internally and externally.
  • The ability to motivate and inspire a range of colleagues and stakeholders to understand and be involved in the work of AIAC and the wider university.
  • Strong teamwork spirit.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a relevant industry would be an advantage.
  • Evidence of administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities would be an advantage.
  • Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA.
  • Knowledge/experience in international higher education.

Research Funding Support:

The university has established Research Development Fund to encourage every new faculty member to initiate research projects and a Research Engagement Fund to support their continuous research activities. The university will also support all faculty members applying for national, province and city-level programmes. These programmes aim to support excellent Chinese and non-Chinese citizen scientists working and conducting research in China. Successful applications will be based on the applicant's educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support for the applications.

Talent/Research Programme - Funding:

Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) - RMB 1-3 Million Innovation Leading Talent - up to RMB 2 Million

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:

  1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
  • Housing allowance
  • Travel allowance
  • Education allowance
  • Relocation allowance
Commercial insurance: International insurance plans customised for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)Paid holidays:
  • Statutory Holidays (11 days)
  • Annual Leave (36 days)
  • Family Matters Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Marriage Leave
  • Paternity/Maternity Leave
  • Parental Leave
Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visas and residence permits in China for the staff.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your applications online

https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2990&company=xjtlu

Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes 3 parts in the following order:

  • A cover letter specifying your suitability for the role
  • A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
  • Contact details for three references (at least a reference from current or most recent employer. Preferably current employer *and* last employer)

For further information and an informal discussion, please get in touch with Professor Angelos Stefanidis, Dean of School, by email at Angelos.Stefanidis@xjtlu.edu.cn.

For informal inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Email: Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn

Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.



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