Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Institute of Space Earth Science

Introduction to the Institute

The Institute of Space Earth Sciences of Nanjing University is built on the basis of the School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. It has a full range of earth science-related disciplines, strong comprehensive strength, and significant international influence. It has been ranked among the top in all previous discipline evaluations of the Ministry of Education, and has two national "Double First-Class" construction disciplines. The discipline has a high-level teaching team of about 120 people, including 6 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and about 50 national high-level talents. It has established a number of scientific research platforms such as the State Key Laboratory of Mineralization Mechanism of Endogenous Metallic Deposits, the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Supergene Geochemistry, and the Ministry of Education Frontier Science Center for Key Earth Material Cycles, as well as a national earth science teaching demonstration center. It has established long-term talent training and scientific research cooperation with dozens of universities and research institutions at home and abroad, and has a strong international influence.

The Institute of Space Earth Sciences of Nanjing University is a new scientific research institution located in Suzhou Campus. It cooperates deeply with the International Research Center for Big Data on Sustainable Development, and is committed to the cross-integration research of earth science, space science and information science, and carries out theoretical and technical research on space earth observation, earth big data, and lunar-based earth observation, and builds a simulation platform for the earth environment and human sustainable development. The institute aims to become an internationally renowned innovation highland for space earth science, a high-level talent training center, an international cooperation demonstration platform, and an important force in serving national strategic needs, and become a leading institution for the research and development of space earth science in my country. 

Recruitment Position Setting

The Institute of Space and Earth Sciences of Nanjing University plans to recruit Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Recruitment research directions include:

1. Theory and methods of space-based earth observation
2. Earth Big Data Science and Technology
3. Theory of lunar-based Earth observation
4. Sustainability Science 

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

Please send your 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 Institute's email xuwenwen@nju.edu.cn. Please name the email title "My name + Institute of Space and Earth Sciences + Position + Research Direction", and you can also attach other evidence of your achievements. 

Salary and related packages

1. Public institution establishment (except for foreign personnel);
2. Implement an annual salary system (details to be agreed upon separately);
3. Scientific research start-up funds;
4. Graduate student recruitment;
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 

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025 

Policy Consulting

Contact number: (0512) 68768027 (Ms. Xu)

Email: xuwenwen@nju.edu.cn