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Zhongfa Aviation University, funded by Zhejiang Province and the city of Hangzhou, is jointly established by Beihang University and Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC). The university is dedicated to multidisciplinary and innovation-oriented education as well as cutting-edge and core technology research. With the goal of becoming a world-class research university, ZFAU will stay committed to establishing a new international university model that is modern and forward-thinking. The campus of ZFAU is situated adjacent to Liangzhu Ancient City, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The picturesque campus is expected to be completed by 2023 and will provide the most conducive environment for students and staff to live and work. In the present preparatory stage, the university operates from an interim campus in the northwest of Hangzhou.
RESEARCH AREAS
The School of Engineering focuses on a broad range of research areas including but not limited to high-temperature/ultra-high-temperature materials, high-temperature functional coating, high-temperature corrosion, advanced lightweight materials, advanced composite materials, new energy materials, optoelectronic materials, digital design and manufacturing integration technology, carbon fiber composites manufacturing process, and robot design and control technology.
Applicants are expected to have a strong track record in the fields including but not limited to material physics and chemistry, materials science, material processing engineering, biomedical materials, mechanical design and theory, machinery manufacturing and automation, mechanical and electronic engineering, industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, and aerospace manufacturing engineering.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should fit one of the four following categories:
Type A (Chair Professor): world-leading scholars.
Type B (Associate Professor/ Full Professor): tenured associate professors/ full professors at top universities or research institutions, OR exceptional scholars with excellence in academic performance and global academic influence. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree from a top university or research institution.
Type C (Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor): assistant professors/ associate professors at top universities or research institutions, OR scholars with an outstanding track record of academic or technological performance in their fields of research. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree from a top university or research institution.
Type D (Postdoctoral Fellow): Ph.D. graduates from top universities with strong scientific research capabilities and recognised academic potential.
SALARY, BENEFITS, AND RESEARCH SUPPORT
Salary and benefits
Each successful applicant will receive an internationally competitive salary (e.g. up to US$77,000 for post-doctors, subsidies included), and a fringe benefit package that includes a rent-free apartment, access to high-quality nursery/primary education for children, etc.
Research support
Successful applicants will be provided with state-of-the-art research platforms, generous research funds, ample laboratory space and excellent office environment, etc (the establishment of tailored research labs will be strongly supported). Academic freedom and a multicultural work environment will be guaranteed.
APPLICATION
Each applicant should submit a complete application package including the following documents in a single pdf. file in English to talents@zfau.cn. In the subject line please indicate “Nature Careers+THE SCHOOL INTENDED+TYPE OF POST+ NAME”.
( a ) A CV.
( b ) Academic Position Application Form
( c ) Proof of academic achievements, including at least 3 papers (in full texts), monographs (cover, contents and abstract), patents, scholarships and awards (certificates).
Each applicant may apply for one school only.
CONTACTS
Human Resources
Contact person: Ms. Xu
Tel.: +86 (0)571 89308159 Email: talents@zfau.cn
School of Engineering
Contact person: Ms. Chen
Tel.: +86 (0)571 89308967
Email: talents@zfau.cn
Address: Building 12 (Talent Hub), Xixi Octagon City, Yuhang District, Hangzhou 310023, China
For more information, please visit https://www.zfau.cn/en/Careers/Faculty.htm .
