Faculty Positions in Computational/Digital/AI Chemistry

Opportunités d’Émploi en Chimie Computationnelle en Chine

Titre du poste : Faculty Positions in Computational/Digital/AI Chemistry

Entreprise : Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University (XJTLU)

Localisation : Suzhou, Jiangsu, Chine

Date d’ouverture du poste : 3 mars 2025

Date de clôture de l’annonce : Jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu

ID du poste : 4082

Type de contrat : Contrat à durée déterminée de 3 ans, renouvelable avec possibilité d’un contrat à durée indéterminée.

Description du Poste

Aperçu du poste :
Le département de Chimie et des Sciences des Matériaux de l’École des Sciences de XJTLU recherche des candidats hautement qualifiés pour des postes académiques ouverts dans le domaine de la Chimie Computationnelle, des Matériaux et des recherches liées à l’IA et à la robotique. Nous cherchons des chercheurs ayant une solide expérience et un parcours de recherche reconnu dans un ou plusieurs des domaines suivants :

• Modélisation computationnelle des systèmes chimiques
• Découverte/conception de matériaux guidée par l’IA
• Robotique pour la synthèse chimique
• Applications de l’apprentissage automatique en chimie
• Simulations de dynamique moléculaire
• Chimie quantique
• Matériaux nanométriques, d’énergie ou biomatériaux

Les candidats égaleen des champs connexes, même s’ils ne concernent pas directement la chimie computationnelle ou les matériaux, sont encouragés à postuler, à condition d’avoir un profil exceptionnel en recherche interdisciplinaire.

À Propos de XJTLU

Fondée en 2006 par l’Université de Liverpool et l’Université de Xi’an Jiaotong, XJTLU est une institution innovante qui mélange l’excellence académique des deux partenaires. Elle compte actuellement plus de 25,000 étudiants, à Suzhou et Liverpool, et vise à atteindre 28,000 étudiants d’ici 2025. Environ la moitié des professeurs sont issus du monde international, reflétant une culture d’inclusion.

XJTLU entre dans une phase stratégique nouvelle, promouvant une éducation entrepreneuriale et explorant de nouveaux modèles éducatifs adaptés aux défis de la quatrième révolution industrielle.

À Propos du Département

Le département de Chimie et des Sciences des Matériaux se distingue par la qualité de son personnel, recrutant des chercheurs de distinctions mondiales. Bien que jeune, le département a établi une réputation solide grâce à une profusion de publications dans des revues de haut niveau et un nombre croissant d’obtentions de financements.

Actuellement, le département offre une licence en Chimie Appliquée, ainsi que divers programmes de master et de doctorat. Il est également engagé dans une recherche de pointe sur des matériaux avancés et leur application.

Responsabilités et Devoirs

• Enseigner aux niveaux de licence et de master.
• Maintenir un programme de recherche actif et productif.
• Effectuer diverses tâches administratives liées à l’enseignement et à la recherche.
• Superviser les étudiants diplômés.
• Établir un groupe de recherche innovant favorisant la collaboration interdisciplinaire.

Qualifications Requises

Exigences Essentielles :

• Titre de doctorat en Chimie ou dans un domaine pertinent.
• Expérience d’enseignement démontrée ou potentiel fort pour l’enseignement efficace.
• Publication d’articles de recherche de haute qualité.

Qualifications Préférées :

• Expérience en Chimie Computationnelle, Matériaux ou recherches liées à l’IA.
• Engagement actif dans le domaine avec un profil international fort.
• Antécédents de succès dans l’obtention de financements de recherche.

Compensation et Avantages

Le salaire est compétitif sur le marché. De plus, XJTLU offre des allocations variées telles que :

• Allocations de logement
• Allocations de voyage
• Etc.

Les employés bénéficient également de vacances payées, d’un visa de travail et d’une assurance commerciale.

Comment Postuler

Les candidats intéressés doivent soumettre leur candidature via le site web de l’université sous forme d’un seul fichier PDF comprenant une lettre de motivation, un CV actuel et les coordonnées de trois référents.

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📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:18:21 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : XIAN JIAOTONG LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY (XJTLU)

📍 Lieu : 江苏省苏州市

💼 Intitulé du poste : Faculty Positions in Computational/Digital/AI Chemistry

💶 Rémunération proposée :

📝 Description du poste : Position OverviewDEPARTMENT: Chemistry and Materials Science/ School of Sciences
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Chemistry and Materials Science
POSITION TITLE: Open rank faculty appointment
LOCATION: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
POSITION OPEN DATE: 3th March 2025
ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: until filled
JOB ID: 4082
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Term/3-year contract, renewable. The 3rd contract is open-endedABOUT THE POSITIONWe are looking to recruit and hire highly experienced, motivated, productive, and accomplished scholars/researchers at the forefront of Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, or AI/Robotics-related research in Chemistry and Materials Science to help support our academic programme and research growth in this area. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a track record of impactful research contributions in one or more of the following key areas: computational modeling of chemical systems, AI-driven materials discovery/design, robotics for chemical synthesis, machine learning applications in chemistry, molecular dynamics simulations, quantum chemistry, nanomaterials, energy materials, or biomaterials.Candidates with expertise in related fields but not directly linked to AI/Computational Chemistry or Materials Science are also encouraged to apply, provided they have a truly outstanding profile in interdisciplinary research, funding acquisition, and innovative work with industry. Priority will be given to those with a strong international reputation, a proven ability to secure external funding, and demonstrated excellence in academic supervision and research mentorship. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing both teaching and research missions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to the dynamic growth of Chemistry and Materials Science at the institution.ABOUT XJTLUIn 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.
XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.For detailed information about the university, please visit the university website: .ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Department belongs to the School of Science and focuses on Chemistry and Materials Science. It has recruited faculty from globally distinguished institutions working in these disciplines. Although relatively young, the Department has already established a solid reputation, as indicated by its large number of high quality research publications in impactful journals (Q1), growing number of grant awards to its staff (e.g., from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and major industry partners) and national and international research collaborations. It has state-of-the-art instrumentation housed in custom-built labs, and provides excellent technical support. Current research areas include: Advanced materials, High-performance batteries and supercapacitors, Nano porous materials, Microfluidic-based biosensors, Nano-electrocatalysts – Energy nanomaterials, Biomaterials and their biomedical applications, High-throughput screening, Carbohydrates Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, and AI/Robotics for Chemistry among others. The Department is dedicated to providing an international environment for both teaching and research, with around half of its academic staff born out of mainland China. The Department also collaborates closely with the newly established Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC), a university-level research center specialized in the development and application of novel materials.The academic unit was first established in 2010 as the Department of Chemistry and recently was renamed into the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science to better describe its growing work and impact in the two fields. The Department currently delivers one undergraduate BSc programme in ‘Applied Chemistry’ and a BEng programme in ‘Materials Science and Engineering’ expected to start in September of 2025, two Master programmes ‘MRes in Advanced Chemistry’ and ‘MRes in Materials Science and Engineering’ and a ‘PhD in Chemistry.’ In 2017 our BSc in Applied Chemistry programme was accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the first RSC accreditation of its kind in China.Staff also benefit from the fact that Suzhou is a ‘hot-spot’ for biotechnology/biomedical science and materials science research and entrepreneurship. Cold Spring Harbor Asia ( ) is located within walking distance and there are over 1000 biotechnology companies in BioBay ( ) providing ample industry collaboration and entrepreneurship opportunities.As a state-level economic and technical development zone (ETDZ), Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) boasted a No.1 ranking among 218 zones of its kind in China for five consecutive years (2016-2020) by the Ministry of Commerce based on the zone’s comprehensive development level. The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town’s canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and night, and there are a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and a great nightlife. Suzhou became the world’s largest industrial city in 2021, with the gross industrial output value reaching the milestone of 4 trillion RMB.For more information:RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• To teach undergraduate and graduate students
• To maintain active and productive research and obtain research funding
• To carry out various administrative duties related to university teaching and research (e.g., Research Officer, Lab Safety Officer, and Examination Officer etc.)
• To supervise graduate students and support teaching and research staff
• To establish an innovative and well-funded research group that is open to interdisciplinary collaboration that yields productive research outcomes.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Effective communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English
• Problem-solving/creativity
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Interpersonal abilities to manage a research team
• Positive attitude and energy
• Diversity / Sensitivity

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCESEssential Requirements:PhD Degree: A PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Materials Science, Computational Chemistry, or a related discipline is required.Teaching Experience: Demonstrated teaching experience or strong potential for effective teaching.Research Publications: Proven track record of high-quality, high-impact research publications.Preferred Qualifications:Field of Expertise: Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in Computational Chemistry/Materials Science or AI/Robotics-related research in Chemistry/Materials Science.Current Position: Candidates currently holding the position of Assistant Professor or above will be prioritized.Research Leadership: Active engagement at the forefront of Chemistry and/or Materials Science, with a strong international research profile.Funding Success: A successful history of securing external research funding.Academic Supervision: Demonstrated ability in academic supervision and mentoring of UG and PG students.The ideal candidate will combine excellence in both teaching and research, with a commitment to advancing knowledge in their field through innovative approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration.CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONSEmployment 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 * Clear career development path with annual review.

• Professional development training is provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITSSALARY: Competitive salary in the marketBENEFITS: * Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances such as

• Housing allowance
• Travel allowance
• Kids’ education allowance
• Relocation allowance
• Etc.
• Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members (for details please refer to the University Policy).
• Paid holidays:

• Statutory Holidays (13 days)
• Annual Leave (34 days)
• Family Matters Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Marriage Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Etc.
• Working visa and residence permit in China:

XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.HOW TO APPLYPlease submit your application on our university websiteApplications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes the following three parts in the order:

• A cover letter
• A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
• Contact details for three referees

For enquiries relating to the position, please email acting Head of Department, Dr. Lifeng Ding, and copy HR at Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.

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