Job description
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) is a National “Double First-Class” University. The main campus is located in the core area of the Jiangbei New Area (a State-level new areas) in Nanjing. NUIST is one of the leading Universities in China, known for its cutting-edge researches in Atmospheric Science. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Chair Professors/ Professors in atmospheric science and related areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:
•atmospheric science
•meteorology
•ecology
•meteorology
•geography
•oceanography
•hydrology
•environmental Science
•remote sensing and GIS
Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programs related to atmospheric sciences, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.
Applications and nominations are invited for:
Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor
NUIST invites applications for three faculty positions (Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor) in areas related to atmospheric science. These positions support the strategic development of the University to strengthen research and education. NUIST welcomes research that involves field observation, laboratory experimentation and/or theoretical modeling.
Duties
Teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students at master and doctoral levels, conduct high-level research, develop new research directions and courses when necessary, and contribute creatively and professionally in NUIST.
Requirements
•A PhD degree in closely-related disciplines..
•A strong research record in terms of grants, publications and patents, and good teaching ability.
•Candidates for Chair Professor should be foreign national, have outstanding research track records and international reputation, and holding the position of professor and above in a prestigious university or research institute.
•Candidates for Professor should have a number of high-impact publications or grants, and a demonstrated ability/potential to develop a research area on their own, Under the age of 45 in principle. The candidates should be currently holding the positon of associate professor and above in a prestigious university or research institute.
Remuneration and Benefits
•Candidates for Specially-Appointed Professor should meet the following requirements.
1. Doctoral degree and under the age of 40;
2. Applicants should Have made academic or technical achievements recognized by international peers; having the potential to become a leader or outstanding talent in the corresponding field;
3. Applicants should have taken a formal teaching or research position at overseas universities, research institutions, or corporate R&D institutions;
4. Overseas working experience should be no less than 36 consecutive months, for which there may be an exemption for applicants who have an overseas doctoral degree and outstanding academic achievements;
5. Applicants should Have made academic or technical achievements recognized by international peers; having the potential to become a leader or outstanding talent in the corresponding field;
6. Applicants have not yet worked full-time in China or returned to China.
7. Introduced talents are required to resign from their overseas jobs (or have no overseas jobs) and work full-time in NUIST.
•Candidates for Associate Professor should possess a doctoral degree from TOP-100 Universities (QS, US News, Times Rank), demonstrated potential for high-impact publication and grant capture, and should be under the age of 35 in principle.
Salary
We offer competitive market salaries for the three faculty positions:
•For Chair Professor, we offer a salary package from 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 RMB per year on demand, plus a setting-in allowance from 800,000 to 1,500,000 RMB.
•For Professor, we offer a salary package from 800,000 to 1,000,000 RMB per year on demand, a setting-in allowance of more than 2,000,000 RMB, a research foundation of more than 2,000,000 RMB, a state funding of 1,000,000 RMB-3,000,000 RMB, a province funding of 500,000 RMB, and a university funding of 3,000,000 RMB.
•For Associate Professor, we offer a salary package from 300,000 to 500,000 RMB per year on demand, plus a setting-in allowance of more than 800,000 RMB and a research foundation of more than 300,000 RMB.
Benefits
•Green promotion path
•Apartment allowance
•Kid’s education
•Medical benefits, Flexible work
Information and Application
Information on the posts and the University is available at https://rsc.nuist.edu.cn/2021/0419/c1097a175200/page.htm.
To apply, please send your resume to NUIST [Email: zp@nuist.edu.cn], and include a detailed research plan (3 pages maximum) with a subject line “atmospheric district – [your position] application”. The review process will continue until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Nationwide average recognition ranking #43 (US News 2021-2023), #52 (TIMES 2021-2023); and #61 (QS 2021-2023).
Areas of Research
- Geoinformatics & Remote Sensing
- Atmospheric Physics & Meteorology
- Oceanography
