Faculty Position in Computer Science and Engineering

ZJUI invites highly qualified candidates for tenure-track faculty position at any level or postdoctoral researcher in areas of engineering and science that match its multidisciplinary mission.

About University: 

Zhejiang University (ZJU) is a comprehensive, research-oriented, and innovative university with distinct characteristics and significant influence both domestically and internationally. It encompasses 13 major disciplines, including science, engineering, and interdiscipline, and comprises 7 faculties, 41 specialized colleges (departments), 1 engineering college, 2 Sino-foreign cooperative colleges, and 7 affiliated hospitals. The university currently has 7 campuses, including Zijingang, Yuquan, Haining and others, covering a total area of 7,430,707 square meters. 

Zhejiang University is one of China’s top higher education institutions. It is also one of the oldest, and its roots can be traced back to 1897 and the founding of the Qiushi Academy. It has a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and a global reputation for collaboration and creativity. 

About ZJUI: 

ZJUI is a jointly operated engineering college on the Zhejiang University (ZJU) International Campus in Haining, China, about 120km southwest of Shanghai. By introducing top engineering curricula and resources from ZJU, ZJUI provides a world-class engineering education. Committed to educating innovators in engineering and leaders of tomorrow, ZJUI strives to build a global engineering education featuring interdisciplinary convergence.

ZJUI conducts teaching and multidisciplinary research in broad program themes of Engineering Sciences for Computing and Data Science, Intelligent Systems and Materials, Advanced Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and beyond. The Institute offers programs in computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil & environmental engineering. Classes and student activities are conducted in English. 

Applicants are welcome and encouraged from relevant science and engineering disciplines, computer science, mathematics, and physics. The institute has interests that address but are not limited to interdisciplinary topics exemplified by Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Embodied Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Analytics, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Computing Systems Hardware and Software, Networking and Distributed Computing, Theory and algorithms; Power Systems and Integrated Energy, Power Electronics, Circuits, Electromagnetics, Optics and Remote Sensing, Microelectronics and Photonics, Nanotechnology, and Artificial Intelligence and Applications in Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Advanced Manufacturing, Solid Mechanics and Materials Design, Robotics, Control, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Mechanical Engineering Applications and candidates who have exceptional academic record or demonstrate strong potential in the cutting-edge research areas of engineering and science multidisciplinary technologies with Science and Engineering background.

The successful candidate will initiate and lead collaborative research and perform academic and professional service duties associated with the ZJU-UIUC Institute. They will be leaders for teaching and research innovation, giving students a meaningful and interactive engineering education.

• Professor candidates must be established leaders with international statures seeking to build substantial interdisciplinary research and teaching programs.
• Associate professor candidates must be established leaders in their field; exhibit strong records of teaching, publication, and funded research; and demonstrate participation in interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Assistant professor candidates must have the potential to become leaders in relevant discipline, have excellent academic credentials, strong research plans, and an outstanding ability to teach effectively. Additional working experience in academia in the top-level universities worldwide are preferred.
• Postdoctoral Researchers must have a PhD degree (graduated within the last three years or will defense soon) in a relevant engineering field; demonstrate excellent academic performance and strong potential for research development; A good publications list in the last five years. 

Compensation and benefits:

Salary and research initiation support will be commensurate with qualifications and competitive with international norms, including housing benefits.

How to apply:

The applicant shall provide the following documents:

1. Cover letter;
2. A complete CV;
3. Research statement;
4. Teaching statement; 

Please submit applications by clicking the Apply button above or email to: zjuihr@zju.edu.cn. For more information, please visit http://zjui.zju.edu.cn.

ZJU and UIUC are renowned for their engineering programs, and have a long history of collaboration. The ZJU-UIUC Institute creates a unique student experience of multidisciplinary collaboration, technical leadership, teamwork, and creative excellence. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity are encouraged to apply and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, disability, age, or other personal characteristics. 

Contact Person: Xiaoshan (Sara) Gou | Email: zjuihr@zju.edu.cn or +86 (571) 8757 2520