Faculty Positions in Biostatistics Sciences

RESPONSIBILITIES
• To teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• To maintain active research and research funding.
• To carry out various administrative duties (e.g. Research Officer, Lab Safety Officer, and Examination Officer).
• To supervise graduate students and support teaching and research staff.
• To collaborate vigorously with local private sectors.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
The successful applicant will have a PhD degree in Mathematics (e.g. probability theory), Statistics, Biostatistics, Medical Statistics (e.g. Clinical Trial Statistics), Epidemiology (with focus on methodology and statistical analysis) or a related discipline and should demonstrate appropriate teaching experience and evidence of the ability to obtain external research funds and produce high quality research publications.
Candidates for the position of Associate Professor and above should also have a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international collaborative research profile in their fields and a successful record of research funding.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Candidates with previous pharmaceutical industry and/or industry collaboration experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

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.

CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS
Employment 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
1.Clear career development path with annual review.
2.Professional development trainings are provided.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: Competitive salary in the market
BENEFITS:
1.Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
•Housing allowance
•Travel allowance
•Education allowance
•Relocation allowance
•Etc.

2.Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)

3.Paid holidays:
•Statutory Holidays (11 days)
•Annual Leave (36 days)
•Family Matters Leave
•Paid Sick Leave
•Marriage Leave
•Paternity Leave
•Parental Leave
•Etc.

4.Working visa and residence permit in China:
XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:
• A cover letter
• A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
• A three-year research and teaching plan
• Contact Details for Three References

For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Executive Dean, Academy of Pharmacy, Professor Mu Wang at mu.wang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at lidan.yang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Please quote the position and job ID in your enquiry.