Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Nanjing Helsinki School of Atmospheric and Earth System Sciences

College Introduction

Nanjing University Nanjing Helsinki School of Atmospheric and Earth System Sciences (abbreviated as "Nanjing Helsinki School") is a Sino-foreign cooperatively-run institution jointly established by Nanjing University and the University of Helsinki, Finland, and was officially approved by the Ministry of Education in April 2022. As the first Sino-foreign cooperatively-run institution in China to implement undergraduate, master's and doctoral education at multiple levels around the major of atmospheric science, Nanjing Helsinki School has the right to confer degrees at the corresponding levels of Nanjing University and the University of Helsinki.

Based on the high-level international scientific research cooperation between the two universities in the field of atmosphere and earth system science for more than ten years, and relying on the highly complementary disciplinary advantages and characteristics of the two universities in related fields, the Nanhe College will further achieve a strong alliance through joint teaching, joint training, joint management and other mechanisms, and strive to cultivate a group of top talents with outstanding knowledge, innovative spirit and international vision. The college will aim at responding to international scientific frontiers such as climate change and sustainable development and major national needs, expand the advantages of the two universities in the field of traditional atmospheric science, focus on the cross-disciplinary integration and innovation of atmospheric science and artificial intelligence, social economy, ecological health and other disciplines, and jointly create a new, full-scale atmospheric and earth system science research and talent training system.

Nanhe College has officially started recruiting the first batch of undergraduate, master's and doctoral students in 2023, and will carry out training mainly based on the Suzhou campus of Nanjing University. 

Recruitment Position Setting

Nanjing University Nanhe College plans to recruit Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. The research directions are mainly as follows:

1. Atmospheric dynamics
2. Boundary layer and urban meteorology
3. Cloud physics and radiation
4. Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
5. Ecological meteorology
6. Earth System Simulation
7. Climate Change, Impacts and Responses
8. Meteorological big data and artificial intelligence
9. Greenhouse gas observations and modeling
10. Planetary atmospheres
11. Atmospheric environment and health meteorology
12. Atmospheric sounding and satellite remote sensing
13. Climate Economics 

Application Requirements

1. Commitment to academic teaching and research, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
2. High standards of professional conduct, including adherence to teaching and research ethics; no history of criminal convictions or academic misconduct.
3. Strong academic background: Ph.D. in a closely related field. Candidates should have experience studying and working in leading research institutions, with a demonstrated record of academic excellence.
   1. For tenure-track Assistant Professor roles, ideally, at least two years of postdoctoral research experience.
   2. For tenure-track Associate Professor roles, ideally, at least four years of postdoctoral research experience.
4. Proven teaching ability, including the capacity to deliver core and advanced courses effectively. Candidates should be familiar with modern teaching methodologies and possess strong verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated research excellence and potential for continued academic development: a solid record of innovative research with international visibility and a clear and ambitious research agenda.

How to apply

Applicants can send their resume (including education and work experience, research direction, research results, etc.) to the Suzhou Campus Talent Recruitment Email hr.njusz@nju.edu.cn and copy to the Nanhe College Email cccui@nju.edu.cn. Please name the email title "My name + Nanhe College + Applied position + Research direction", and other proof of achievements can also be attached. 

Salary and related packages

1. Public service positions (excluding foreign personnel)*
2. Annual salary system (details to be agreed upon separately)
3. Scientific research start-up funds
4. Graduate Admissions
5. The school provides short-term turnover housing and housing subsidies, and the candidates can purchase commercial housing provided by the school at a preferential price*
6. Assist children to attend primary and secondary schools

*Note: Non-Chinese candidates will be subject to an internationally compatible personnel management model (including positions, insurance and housing subsidies, etc.). 

Policy Consulting

Contact number: 0512-68768432 (Teacher Cui)

Email: cccui@nju.edu.cn 

College website: http://nh.nju.edu.cn