Faculty Positions in Mechatronics and Robotics

4 weeks ago


Nanjing, Jiangsu, China InsideHigherEd Full time
About the School of Advanced Technology

The School of Advanced Technology at Xi an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is a research and practice-led institution that offers a challenging and stimulating environment for students. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing students with a strong academic foundation and extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work, and project management.

About the Department of Mechatronics and Robotics

The Department of Mechatronics and Robotics is one of the five departments within the School of Advanced Technology. Our department is research active and has closely engaged with industry in and around Suzhou to support the research and development of Suzhou's strategic aim of intelligent manufacturing. We are seeking applicants with a strong research track record, high level of ambitions, and enthusiasm to engage with our diverse students to join our team.

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 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 mechatronics, robotics, biomedical engineering, or a closely aligned area and PG Cert 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
  • 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, IEE, 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 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.

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

  1. Allowance: XJTLU provide 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. (details refer to the University Policy)
  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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