Faculty position in XIPU INSTITUTION

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Applying for and undertaking policy research projects in the relevant fields;
•Producing high-quality and influential policy briefings and proposals, current affairs reviews, project reports and academic papers;
•Engaging with industrial partners, government stakeholders and other domestic/international think tanks for research collaboration, networking or promotion activities;
•Supporting the Institution and the University’s conferences and events;
•Teaching in relevant fields if required;
•Other related academic and administration tasks assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•PhD degree in relevant research fields such as public administration, economics, biology, pharmacy, artificial intelligence, or data science.
•Excellent oral and written communication capabilities in both English and Chinese;
•Experience or qualifications in teaching in a tertiary environment is an asset.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
•Experience in conducting high-quality policy and academic research, track record of refereed research publications would be highly regarded;
•Consulting experience or government work experience preferred;
•Proactivity and the ability to work independently and also as part of a team;
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills;
•Attention to details, able to prioritizes tasks and meet multiple deadlines;
•Self-motivated, enthusiastic and innovative.

CITIZENSHIP AND 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
1.Clear career development path with annual review.
2.Professional development trainings are provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: Competitive salary in the market
BENEFITS
1.Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
•Housing allowance
•Travel allowance
•Education allowance
•Relocation allowance
•Etc.

2.Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)

3.Paid holidays:
•Statutory Holidays (11 days)
•Annual Leave (36 days)
•Family Matters Leave
•Paid Sick Leave
•Marriage Leave
•Paternity Leave
•Parental Leave
•Etc.

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

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