药学教师职位

Overview

School: Academy of Pharmacy

Position: Faculty [Open Rank]

Location:Suzhou, China

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In2006 Xi‚Äôan Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi‚Äôan Jiaotong University‚Äì a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent researchpractice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a globalmarketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split betweencitizens of the People‚Äôs Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of itsstrategic 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 challengesarising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi‚Äôan Jiaotong University, thecontinued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With afocus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal rolein facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blendingthe educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT ACADEMY OFPHARMACY

The Academy of Pharmacy was established on November 11, 2020, focusing on pharmaceutical sciences and planningto recruit faculty from globally distinguished institutions working in this discipline. The Academy of Pharmacy intends to work closelywith the local (Suzhou Industrial Park) private sectors for student/professional training and basic research. It will also build astate-of-the-art Pharmaceutical Analysis Core Lab and Laboratory Animal Research Centre with excellent technical support. Staff alsobenefit from the fact that Suzhou is building a ‚ÄòChinese Pharma Valley‚Äô for pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. ColdSpring Harbor Asia (http://www.csh-asia.org/index.html) islocated within walking distance and there are over 600 pharma and biotechnology companies in Suzhou Industrial Park. Current Academy ofPharmacy research areas include: novel therapeutic development and strategies, AI-assisted drug development, gene/cell therapy, clinicalpharmacy, and new vaccine development. The Academy plans to offer undergraduate, Master‚Äôs and PhD degree programmes in AppliedStatistics (Biostatistics), Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, and Biopharmaceuticals.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To teach undergraduate and graduate students.

• To maintain activeresearch and research funding.

• To carry out various administrative duties (e.g. Research Officer, Lab Safety Officer, andExaminationOfficer).

• To supervise graduate students and support teaching and research staff.

• To collaboratevigorously with local private sectors.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIALQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• The successful applicant will have a PhD degree in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology,Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Gene/Cell Therapy,Immunotherapy, Medical Microbiology,AI-based Drug Development, Drug Formulation, Vaccine Development, Clinical Pharmacy, or a related discipline and should demonstrateappropriate teachingexperience and evidence of the ability to obtain external research funds and produce high quality researchpublications.

• Candidates for the position of Associate Professor and above should also have a strong track record in teachingand academic supervision, as well as an international collaborative research profile in theirfields and a successful record of researchfunding.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Candidates with previous pharmaceutical industry and/or industrycollaboration experience areparticularly encouraged to apply.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Effectivecommunication skills;

• Fluent in written and spoken English;

• Problem-solving/creativity;

•Adaptability and flexibility;

• Professionalism and work ethic;

• Interpersonal abilities to manage a researchteam;

• Positive attitude and energy;

• Diversity / Sensitivity.

CITIZENSHIP AND VISAREGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must complywith the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible forlegal employment with regard to obtainingwork permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREERDEVELOPMENT

1. Clear career development path with annual review.

2. Professional development trainings areprovided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

SALARY: Competitive salary in themarket 

BENEFITS:

1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances aso Housingallowanceo Travel allowanceo Kids’ education allowanceo Relocation allowanceo Etc.

2. Commercial insurance: internationalinsurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and familymembers. (details refer to the University Policy)

3. Paid holidays:o StatutoryHolidays (11 days)o Annual Leave (36 days)o Family Matters Leaveo Paid Sick Leaveo Marriage Leaveo Paternity Leaveo Parental Leaveo Etc.

4. Working visa and residence permit in China:XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university websitehttps://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1887&company=xjtlu

Applications must be submittedin a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:• A cover letter• A current CV, including date of birth, country ofcitizenship, and highest degree level• 3-year plan about your research• Contact Details for Three References

For specificenquiries relating to the position, please email the Executive Dean, Academy of Pharmacy, Professor Lei Fu at lei.fu@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR atzhi.yang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.