Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in Environmental Science and Engineering

Hunan University - College of Environmental Science and Engineering

The College of Environmental Science and Engineering at Hunan University was founded in 1982. It is among the first-class schools of environmental study in China, embraces National Key Discipline of Environmental Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control in Education Ministry of China, National Experimental Teaching Demonstrating Center, etc. It is ranked 8 in China Discipline Ranking, offering programs leading to bachelor, master, and doctor degrees and post-doctoral positions.

It embraces a distinguished faculty of more than 20 prize-winning scholars, including winners of National Leading Talents Program in China, National Changjiang Scholar Program, National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholar, National Top Young Talents Program of China, etc.

There exist research groups with diverse technologies, such as numerical methods for environment and ecology, GIS and VR, wastewater treatment and drinking water safety, solid waste treatment and resource utilization, functional bio-nano materials, biosurfactant, environmental art and architecture design, heavy metal pollution control, soil remediation, air pollution control, etc. Numerous exciting academic achievements have been obtained.

The college strives to participate in world-class research with the goal of promoting preeminence at the cutting edge. You are welcome to join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Number of vacancies: 2-3

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Conduct full-time lecturing and research in the discipline of Environmental Science and Engineering.
• Obtained a PhD degree from an internationally renowned university.
• Research experience with outstanding academic achievements will be a huge plus.
• Applications of non-Chinese origin should have basic Chinese communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual salary RMB 100,000 - 200,000, depending on applicant position. Specific treatments for outstanding applicants are to be negotiated in person.
• Settlement allowance RMB 200,000 for professors and RMB 140,000 for associate professors and assistant professors, paid in monthly within five years.
• Monthly accommodation rental subsidy within 2 years, RMB 400 for unmarried and RMB 600 for married.
• Start-up research fund RMB 100,000 for professors.
• Youth Scholars funding available for assistant professor and associated professor under 40 years old, with a lump-sum research grant of RMB 250,000, annual payment in five years.
• Full university benefits and public insurance.
• 3 month University semester vacation, summer vacation runs from July to August and winter vacation around Chinese New Year.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Position Start Date: Available immediately.

To apply by email to hgx@hnu.edu.cn, please click the Apply button below.