We are looking for applicants for positions in Astrophysics, Biophysics and Particle physics. Experts in Materials physics, Condensed Matter physics and Computational physics are also invited to apply. Applicants are expected to manage outstanding research program in their field and be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. 

We offer internationally competitive salaries, competitive salary, insurance and housing allowance, as well as startup funding and laboratory space.

A relevant PhD degree, an excellent track record in research and good communication skill are required. Applicants should submit the following documents to huangqm2020@sustech.edu.cn.

(1) Curriculum Vitae (with a complete list of publications)

(2) Statement of research interests and research plans

(3) Statement of teaching philosophy

(4) Five representative publications

(5) Names and contact information of five references 

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of Department of Physics within the College of Science at SUSTech. We are seeking an international-renowned scholar with rich management experience, who can motivate the faculty and elevate the reputation of the growing department by identifying, attracting, recruiting and retaining talented students, faculty and staff. The compensation package at SUSTech is globally competitive (including US, HK and SG) and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Description
The Chair of the department of Physics will provide vision, in concert with strategic planning, for the department that aligns with the goals and strategic plan for the university. The Chair will lead the department to advance and accelerate research, innovation and education and facilitate collaborations across the university as well as nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

Possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in physics or in a closely related field.

Have a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and leadership that warrants a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor. 

Have demonstrated successful administrative leadership experience in higher education as a center or institute leader, chair, dean or comparable position with responsibilities that included budgets, strategic planning, personnel management, performance reviews, and promotion and tenure decisions.

How to Apply
All inquiries, nominations, and applications are strongly encouraged and will be considered in confidence. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements, a comprehensive curriculum vitae and contact information of five references to the College mailbox (sci-dean@sustech.edu.cn). The search committee is committed to respecting the confidentiality of each candidate.

Deadline
The position will remain open until filled.

About SUSTech

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a research-oriented public university founded in Shenzhen, China’s innovation center, to serve as a model for reforming the education system and modernizing the national university system. SUSTech has learned from world-class research institutions spanning the globe and has planned its academic disciplines based on the major needs and strategic industries emerging around the Pearl River Delta region. With the characteristic of research, innovation and entrepreneurship, the unique spirit of hard work, SUSTech aims to attract high-quality talents to its faculty, cultivate outstanding and innovative talents, achieve internationally excellent research outcomes, advance knowledge and promote the application of science and technology, and to become a world-class research university.

Currently, SUSTech has 18 departments/schools, there are about 380 tenure/tenure-track professors, 6470 students, including 4205 undergraduate students and 2214 graduate students. In 2019, SUSTech was ranked No. 26 in “Nature Index” among all mainland universities of China. The “Nature Index 2018 Rising Stars” showed that among world's 100 fastest-rising organizations, SUSTech was ranked 4th in the list, which is No. 1 among young universities established after 1988. In the “Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020”, SUSTech maintained its top ten ranking in mainland China, ranking equal ninth in mainland China and between 301st and 350th in the world.

For more information about SUSTech., please visit https://www.sustech.edu.cn/en/

About the Department of Physics

Founded in 2011, the Department of Physics has a current size of 34 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members, with a plan to grow into a size of 67 faculties in the next few years. The department provides four-year undergraduate programs in Physics and Applied physics, and also offers master and doctorial programs in Physics. There are about 180 undergraduate students and over 240 graduate students currently.

The Department of Physics now has 4 second-level subjects i.e. condensed matter physics, theoretical physics, computational physics and optics, while setting up biophysics, astrophysics and particle physics. More than 20 laboratories have been established, including 1 Provincial Key Laboratory and 2 Municipal Key Laboratories, equipped with more than 350 million (CNY) instruments including MBE, TEM, FIB, PLD, PPMS, STM, High-Performance Calculation System and so on. Hitherto, the departmental research support totaled more than 350 million (CNY), and its academic have published up to 880 papers in top journals of physics including Nature, Science, Physical Review Letters, Nature Physics, etc. 

In the “Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020”, the department of Physics ranked top ten in mainland China, and between 251st and 300th in the world.

For more information about the Department of Physics, please visit https://phy.sustc.edu.cn/en/?lang=en

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        南方科技大学物理系诚邀海内外优秀学者加盟！现拟在天体物理、生物物理和粒子物理三个研究方向上招聘助理教授，副教授和正教授；在材料物理、凝聚态物理和计算物理招聘副教授及以上职位。
        应聘者应具有相关学科的博士学位和优秀的学术发表记录，并具备出色的沟通和教学能力。南方科技大学为受聘教授提供具有国际竞争力的薪酬和福利，优越的科研环境，以及充裕的科研启动资金。
        应聘者请将下述申请材料的电子版打包发送至物理系人事秘书的邮箱huangqm2020@sustech.edu.cn：
        1 个人简历（包括完整的学术论文列表）
        2 研究兴趣与计划陈述
        3 教学理念陈述
        4 五篇代表性论文全文
        5 五位推荐人姓名及联系方式。
                    

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is seeking applicants for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in the Department of Physics. We are interested in candidates working in diverse fields including Astrophysics, Biophysics, and Particle physics. Candidates well established in Materials Physics, Condensed Matter physics and Computational physics are also welcome. Applicants are expected to manage his/her own research program in their field and be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

We offer internationally competitive salaries, benefits, and start-up resources for scientific equipment, as well as annual resources for graduate students, supporting staff and consumables.

A relevant PhD degree, an excellent track record in research and good communication skill are required. Those interested are invited to apply by submitting the following material electronically to:  huangqm2020@sustech.edu.cn.

(1) Curriculum Vitae (with a complete list of publications)
(2) Statement of research interests and research plans
(3) Statement of teaching philosophy
(4) Five representative publications
(5) Names and contact information of five references