The Center for Complex
Flows and Soft Matter Research, a newly established research center at the
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, invites
applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks. We
seek ambitious and creative candidates who have the vision and capability of
carrying out cutting-edge research. Candidates (by the time of
employment) should hold an earned doctoral degree in mechanical engineering,
physics, or related subjects, and preferably should have postdoctoral
experience. Research areas of the Center include, but not limited
to: turbulence, multiphase flow, geophysical and astrophysical fluid
dynamics, physical oceanography, bionics (insects and birds fly, etc.) and
bio-related fluid mechanics, active matter, and soft matter. The
successful candidates are expected to build a strong and independent research
program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, publish in archival
journals, and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Senior candidates
are expected to play leadership roles in research and education. Globally
competitive salaries and highly attractive start-up packages will be
provided. Additionally, the Center also invites applications for research
assistant professors (non-tenure track) and postdoctoral fellows.
Established in 2012,
SUSTech is a public institution in Shenzhen,
China. Located
in the Pearl River Delta region and neighboring Hong Kong, Shenzhen is the most
dynamic and prosperous city in China
and has been widely referred to as Silicon Valley of China. The mission of
SUSTech is to reform higher education in China and become a world-class
institution of higher education, with a strong emphasis on student learning
experience, world-class research, innovation and entrepreneurship. More
information about SUSTech can be found at http://www.sustech.edu.cn/.
Applicants should
submit the following materials: (1) a complete curriculum vita; (2) name,
affiliation, and contact information (phone number and e-mail) of three
references; (3) a research plan; and (4) copies of five representative
publications in pdf format. These application materials should be sent by e-mail
to: Professor Ke-Qing Xia xiakq@sustech.edu.cn (c/o Mr.
Shujiang Wu, wusj@mail.sustech.edu.cn), Director of the
Center. Screening will start immediately and will continue until all positions
are filled.
