Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Employer
- Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Location
- China
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Apr 27, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
SCHOOL: Academy of Pharmacy
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: The successful applicant
will work in the area of 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.
POSITION TITLE: Professor/Senior Associate
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical
Sciences
LOCATION: Suzhou Campus
ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: 31st of July,
or until fulfill, early submission is encouraged.
JOB ID: 1887
CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, fixed-Term/3-year
contract, renewable, the 3rd contract is open-ended.
UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW:
Located in Suzhou, China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
(XJTLU) is a young, dynamic and EMI university founded in 2006, and
is a unique collaborative institution and first joint-venture
university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and
Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees
for more than 100 programmes. XJTLU also aims to become truly
research-led and has committed significant investment into research
development and the expansion of master’s and PhD student numbers
on campus. The university has over 18,000 students and nearly 1000
academic staff representing in excess of 90 nationalities. For
detailed information about the university, please visit
www.xjtlu.edu.cn
ACADEMY OVERVIEW:
The Academy of Pharmacy was established on November 11, 2020,
focusing on pharmaceutical sciences and planning to recruit faculty
from globally distinguished institutions working in this
discipline. The Academy of Pharmacy intends to work closely with
the local (Suzhou Industrial Park) private sectors for
student/professional training and basic research. It will also
build a state-of-the-art Pharmaceutical Analysis Core Lab and
Laboratory Animal Research Centre with excellent technical support.
Staff also benefit from the fact that Suzhou is building a ‘Chinese
Pharma Valley’ for pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. Cold
Spring Harbor Asia (http://www.csh-asia.org/index.html)
is located within walking distance and there are over 600 pharma
and biotechnology companies in Suzhou Industrial Park. Current
Academy of Pharmacy research areas include: novel therapeutic
development and strategies, AI-assisted drug development, gene/cell
therapy, clinical pharmacy, and new vaccine development. The
Academy plans to offer undergraduate, Master’s and PhD degree
programmes in Applied Statistics (Biostatistics), Medicinal
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, and
Biopharmaceuticals.
• To teach undergraduate and graduate
students.
• To maintain active research and research
funding.
• To carry out various administrative duties
(e.g. Research Officer, Lab Safety Officer, and Examination
Officer).
• To supervise graduate students and support
teaching and research staff.
• To collaborate vigorously with local private
sectors.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/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 demonstrate
appropriate teaching experience and evidence of the ability to
obtain external research funds and produce high quality research
publications.
• Candidates for the position of Associate
Professor and above should also have a strong track record in
teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international
collaborative research profile in their fields and a successful
record of research funding.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Candidates with previous pharmaceutical industry and/or
industry collaboration experience are particularly encouraged to
apply.
• Effective communication skills;
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
• Problem-solving/creativity;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Professionalism and work ethic;
• Interpersonal abilities to manage a research
team;
• Positive attitude and energy;
• Diversity / Sensitivity.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for
accommodation, travel, and children’s education, medical insurance,
and a one-time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may
receive a tax “holiday,” depending on nationality and personal
circumstances.
Annual Basic Salary Range(gross):
Assistant Professor: 360K RMB- 400K RMB
Associate Professor: 450K RMB- 490K RMB
Senior Associate Professor: 540K RMB- 580K RMB
Professor: above 620K RMB, negotiable
CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS:
Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by
Chinese Labour Laws, and must be comply with the regulations with
the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is
eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits
and visas.
TO APPLY:
Please send your application online. 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.
Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.
For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email
the Executive Dean, Academy of Pharmacy, Professor Mu Wang at
mu.wang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at
mingyu.yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in
your enquiry.
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