Shanghai Jiao Tong University – China-UK Low Carbon College

Location: Shanghai, China

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Tenure-Track or Tenure

ABOUT US

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a world-renowned higher education institution and one of the top universities in China. It has established itself as a comprehensive, research-oriented, and internationalized university and ranks 60^th worldwide (QS 2020).

China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC) was established by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) with the joint efforts of the University of Edinburgh (UoE) and Shanghai Lingang Government in May 2017. LCC is the first college in China that pioneers in low carbon research and education. The vision of the college is to become a world-leading higher education institution with international influence, providing a platform for graduate education, scientific research, executive training, and innovation and incubation in the low carbon field. LCC has established partnerships with first-class universities including the University of Edinburgh, University College London, Warwick University, etc.

LCC is looking for specialists in the areas of finance, management, environment, energy, atmospheric science, and geophysics, including but not limited to:

• Climate Change and Countermeasure

• Carbon Finance and Carbon Management

• Smart Energy and Big Data

• Renewables and Energy Storage

• Low Carbon Combustion and Engine System

• Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

• Sustainable Technologies and Waste Resource Utilization

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Professor:

1. Previous working experience as an associate professor or above in a world-class university overseas;

2. Must have an excellent track record of research and teaching;

3. Should demonstrate scientific leadership in conducting first-class, innovative and collaborative research in the fields of low carbon;

4. Should have acquired and coordinated national and international projects with internal and external participants.

Associate Professor:

1. Should be able to conduct and lead independent and innovative research projects and demonstrate strong academic potential and teaching abilities;

2. Should have at least three-year working experience at a world-leading university or research institute overseas. Outstanding scholars are specifically encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor:

1. Should be able to conduct and lead independent and innovative research projects and demonstrate strong academic potential and teaching abilities;

2. Should have at least two-year working experience at a world-leading university or research institute overseas. Outstanding scholars are specifically encouraged to apply.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

1. LCC provides globally competitive salary with housing allowances and health insurance.

2. Research startup funds will be provided.

3. Children of LCC staff will enjoy abundant local education resources.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

1. CV (include a list of publications)
2. Statement of research and teaching
3. 3 - 5 representative publications (written in English; published within 5 years)
4. 3 - 5 recommendation letters

Please specify your target position in the subject of the email, and send the above-mentioned documents to lcc-hr@sjtu.edu.cn. Please also indicate in the email where you saw our job advert.

Applications are welcome until the positions are filled. The next interview will be held in mid May 2020 and is likely to be an online interview. For more information, please visit http://lcc.sjtu.edu.cn/En/.

CONTACT US

Contact: Ms. Chu

Email: lcc-hr@sjtu.edu.cn

Website: http://lcc.sjtu.edu.cn/