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China, Suzhou

POSITION OVERVIEW

School: International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)
Department: Department of Strategic Management and Organizations (SMO)
Position: Faculty [All ranks, Applications for Associate Professor or above are preferred]
Position Open Date: 01 March 2024
Position Close Date: Open until filled (early submission of applications is encouraged)
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SUZHOU (IBSS)

International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is growing in size and influence in pursuit of its vision to be a leading international business school. The school is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement. In that pursuit, IBSS became the youngest business school to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2016, and again, the youngest School to receive EQUIS accreditation in 2018. Receiving joint accreditation of AMBA and BGA in 2020, IBSS became the world’s 103rd triple accredited business school.

The five departments of IBSS are Accounting, Economics, Finance, Intelligent Operations and Marketing, and Strategic Management and Organizations with over 170 faculty members and more than 6,000 students from over 60 different countries. IBSS delivers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, PhD and Executive Education programmes across all major business disciplines.

The Department of SMO, which encompasses the fields of HRM, International Business, Strategy, and Leadership, is set to become an independent academic unit with the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year, as a result of splitting the original Department of Management. At present, the SMO department has a strong team of 35 academic staff and 8 PhD students, publishing in top journals, such as Human Resource Management, Management International Review, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, R&D Management, Journal of Organizational Behaviour, Journal of Vocational Behaviour, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology and among others. Members of the department teach a large number of undergraduate students in business administration, international business with a language, and human resource management programmes as well as postgraduate students enrolled in the MSc Management or the IMBA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applications are invited for Strategy/IB/CSR, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, HRM, and Sustainable Development at IBSS of XJTLU. XJTLU is a research-led university. In this context, even though the workload of faculty in IBSS is generally shared between teaching, research, and service, early-career faculty members are expected to spend the majority of their time on research, followed by teaching, then service. Research activities include the publication of research articles, attendance of international conferences, and applications for research funding. Research performance in the School is benchmarked on internationally recognized lists of journal quality such as the Academic Journal Guide (UK) – a.k.a. the ABS list – and the ABDC list (Australia). The target levels on those lists are ABS3/ABDC-A or above.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver lectures and tutorials across all years of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; to supervise undergraduate, masters’ and potentially doctoral dissertations.

Areas of responsibilities: (1) Strategy, International Business (IB) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); (2) Innovation and Entrepreneurship; (3) Human Resource Management; (4) Sustainable Development; and (5) Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Essential Qualifications/Experience

Successful applicants to the position of Assistant/Associate Professor are expected to have:


	A PhD degree in a related field,
	Teaching experience in higher education,
	A proven record of academic publications in good journals, or alternatively, for early-career academics, a strong pipeline of promising research.


Successful applicants to the position of Senior Associate Professor/Full Professor are expected to also show:


	Excellent teaching record,
	A significant record of high-quality academic publications,
	A number of external research grants awards,
	Successful experience in PhD supervision.


Desirable Qualifications/Experience


	Curriculum design and programme development experience,
	Engagement with professional community,
	Adaptability in working in a collegial environment


CITIZENSHIP & VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as 
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Kids’ education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized 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 Leave
		Parental leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.


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.

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

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website. the apply link is https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2425&company=xjtlu. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	A cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact Details for Three References


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Head of Department, Senior Associate Professor, Dr. Jie Li at Jie.Li02@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HRBP of IBSS Ms Ye Lan at Ye.Lan@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

United States, Indiana

Location: Notre Dame, IN
Open Date: Nov 05, 2024
Deadline: Jan 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

With the support of a National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grant, the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for its faculty fellowship program. The NEH Keough-Naughton Fellowship will enable an outstanding scholar to continue his or her research while in residence in the Keough-Naughton Institute during the academic year 2025-2026. The Fellowship is open to Ph.D. scholars in any area of Irish Studies. The stipend is $60,000 with benefits.

The NEH Keough-Naughton Fellow will participate in a periodic faculty seminar and present a paper on his or her research during the year. Apart from the seminar, the Fellow’s only obligation will be to pursue his or her research. The Fellow will be fully integrated into the life of the Institute, with library privileges and access to the Institute’s research tools and network.

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D. before the start of the fellowship

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a double-spaced narrative of no more than five pages describing their proposed research, indicating how it builds on existing scholarship, and suggesting how it will benefit from broader interdisciplinary studies, a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference upon request. All application materials must be submitted through the Interfolio/Notre Dame online application system by January 10, 2025. Announcement of the successful candidate will be made on or around March 1, 2025.


University of Notre Dame

Germany, Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. lt develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

The Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 1143 "Correlated Magnetism: From Frustration To Topology" offers 5 positions as

Research Associate/ PhD student (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting as soon as possible. The positions are limited until December 31, 2026 and entail 50% to 75% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The extension of employment up to 3 years is planned subject to the availability of existing funds. The positions offer the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD).

Tasks: The SFB is devoted to the investigation of materials and models with strong electronic correlations, focusing on frustrated magnetism and topological states of matter. Positions are available in the fields: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (2 positions), Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics (2 positions), Inorganic Chemistry (1 positions).

Scientific tasks within the SFB encompass synthesis of novel materials, crystal growth, measurements of thermodynamic and transport properties, also under extreme conditions, neutron and electron spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy and spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance measurements, numerical simulations of quantum spin systems, and calculations of thermodynamic and transport properties using microscopic or field-theoretic methods. We expect a close collaboration with scientific partners and the supervision of Bachelor and Master thesis projects.

Requirements: a very good university degree, preferentially in physics or chemistry; motivation for doing outstanding basic research both independently and in collaborations; proficiency in German or English; ideally experience with experiments or modeling of magnetic materials.

We offer dedicated mentoring in an active scientific environment with excellent infrastructure.

Further information concerning the SFB and the advertised positions are available on the web via https://tu-dresden.de/mn/physik/sfb1143/der-sfb/stellenangebote.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents by December 13, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to sfb1143@tu-dresden.de or to: TU Dresden, SFB 1143, Herrn Prof. Dr. Matthias Vojta, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.


Technische Universitat Dresden

Academic Level A, Step 6 $109,301 Pro-rata + 17% superannuation

Australia, Camperdown


	Seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to Join the Wealth Inequality in Australia project
	Part time 0.5 FTE, fixed term until 31 December 2026
	Academic Level A, Step 6 $109,301 Pro-rata + 17% superannuation


About the opportunity

The School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Sydney is looking to appoint a .5 FTE Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work with Lisa Adkins, Martijn Konings, Stephen Whelan and Dan Woodman (University of Melbourne) on their ARC funded Discovery Project Wealth Inequality in Australia: Sources and Solutions

The project aims to investigate the causes and consequences of asset price inflation and increasing inequalities in asset-based wealth in Australia. It expects to generate significant new knowledge about the evolution of asset based inequality and about how the increasing concentration of asset-ownership is shaping the life opportunities of young people. Expected outcomes include the identification of policy options available to mitigate the negative impact of asset inflation and growing wealth inequality.

The post-doctoral research associate will primarily be involved in the strand of the project focused on policy analysis. Responsibilities may include literature analysis, archival research, conducting interviews with industry and government actors, and the analysis of interview data. The post-doctoral research associate will be expected to work closely with the other research associates engaged in the project and assist with day-to-day project management. The preferred start date is 6th January 2025.

About you


	a PhD or other higher degree in sociology, political economy or cognate field
	understanding of the institutional structure of Australian social and economic policy
	interest in undertaking policy-relevant research
	skills in the collection, coding and analysis of qualitative data
	experience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activity
	interest in collaborative academic writing.


Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong Recruitment Operations by email at rachel.strong@sydney.edu.au. Questions about the project and specific responsibilities can be directed to martijn.konings@sydney.edu.au

Copyright The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.


The University of Sydney

Salary and benefits packages are competitive and commensurate with rank and experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SCHOOL: School of Mathematics and Physics

DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Mathematics

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Associate Professor / Professor

LOCATION: Suzhou Campus

SALARY: Salary and benefits packages are competitive and commensurate with rank and experience.

JOB ID: 3620

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, 3-year contract (renewable) where the 3rd contract is open-ended.

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW:

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Department of Applied Mathematics invites applications for positions at any level. Our international department has academic staff actively engaged in research in the analysis of differential equations, numerical analysis, optimisation, operational research as well as their applications. We seek individuals with a PhD in mathematics who will make a strong contribution to the research output of the department.

Successful candidates will show commitment to a high standard of teaching at all levels. The department is involved in the delivery of three four-year undergraduate mathematics programmes as well as the provision of service teaching for other programmes within the university. At the postgraduate level, we offer a PhD programme in Mathematical Sciences.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


	Conduct high-quality research, leading to publications in top journals.
	Actively attract external research funding.
	Supervise PhD students and undergraduate student projects.
	Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in English.
	Contribute to the functioning of the department and school.
	Typical workload balance research:teaching:service is 40:40:20


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

We are looking for future colleagues able to collaborate with others, with an active attitude for research, passionate about mathematics and able to conduct their academic duties in English.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:


	Numerical machine leaning/Scientific Machine Learning are highly expected
	Preferred research directions: Numerical Optimization and Scientific Machine Learning.
	A PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.
	Two years of full time postdoctoral experience with demonstrable teaching experience.
	International experience in higher education.
	Fluency in English.


 In addition, for senior positions,


	A minimum of eight years of full time academic experience and excellence in academic achievements.
	Broad international experience in higher education.
	Demonstrable experience in curriculum development.
	Extensive experience in student supervision.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:


	Experience in conducting research supported by national level research funds.
	Experience in academic programme design and development.


 In addition, for senior positions,


	Experience in conducting research supported by international level research funds.
	Experience in supervision of PhD students.


COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

SALARY: Competitive salary in the global market.

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Kids’ education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized 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 Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.


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. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. 

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
	
	


HOW TO APPLY:

A complete application package must include the following items:


	Cover letter (Please clearly indicate which level you are applying for)
	Current CV, including date of birth and country of citizenship
	Contact information for three references


 All applications should be received by the closing date.

For questions or inquiries about the position, please contact Head of Department of Applied  Mathematics, Dr. Hui Zhang at Hui.Zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn

For general enquiries, please email the Recruiting Team at Mingwei.Sun@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID 3620 in your enquiry. 


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