Open Rank Faculty Position in Science - School of Science and Engineering

Employer

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - School of Science and Engineering

Location

Shenzhen, China

Salary

competitive

Closing date

22 Jan 2027

Discipline

Applied Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

Job Type

Faculty Member, Professor

Employment - Hours

Full time

Duration

Fixed term

Qualification

PhD

Sector

Academia

Job Details

The ideal candidates are expected to perform research and teaching in the following areas:

Mathematics: Partial Differential Equations, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Topology, Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering and their related interdisciplinary subjects.

Physical Sciences: AI for Science; Optoelectronic Materials, Biomaterials, Meta Materials, Information Materials, Computational Materials; Synthetic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Polymer Science, Analytical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering; High-Energy Experimental Physics, Quantum Physics, Optics, Condensed-Matter Physics, Magnetism, Semiconductor Physics, Astrophysics & Cosmology; Battery Energy Storage System, Catalysis, Photovoltaics, Hydrogen Energy, Nuclear Energy.

However, strong candidates in other science-related areas will also be considered.

Junior candidates should have (i) a Ph.D. degree (by the time of reporting for duty) in related fields; and (ii) high potential in teaching and research. Junior appointments will usually be made on a contract basis for up to three years initially, leading to longer-term appointments or tenure later subject to review.

Candidates for the senior post (Associate and Full Professor) are expected to have demonstrated academic leadership and a solid commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and services.

Exceptional appointments with tenure will be considered for candidates of proven excellence.

Candidates are encouraged to check out the details about the University at http://www.cuhk.edu.cn/en.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

Salary will be comparable to international standards, commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Appointments will be made under the establishment of CUHK-Shenzhen. Employee benefits will be provided according to the relevant labour laws of Mainland China and CUHK-Shenzhen regulations. Subsidies from various government-sponsored talent programs will also be made available for eligible candidates.

Application Procedure

The application package should include a cover letter, a complete CV, research proposals, teaching philosophy, and contact details for three independent referees. The recommendation letters should be submitted to the online application system directly by the referees. In the cover letter, candidates should specify the rank to which they are applying (Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor). Review of the application will begin immediately after receiving the whole package of the application materials, including the recommendation letters. The process will continue periodically until all positions are filled.

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