【About SIGS】
Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS) was launched in March 2019. As Tsinghua University’s sole campus located outside of Beijing, Tsinghua SIGS is a further expansion and integration of the Tsinghua Graduate School at Shenzhen (GSST) and the Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI).
Our mission is to reshape graduate education as well as research and development to better serve local, national, regional, and global sustainable development. Tsinghua SIGS will nurture the next generations of global leaders, tackle global challenges through international collaborations, and facilitate interdisciplinary research and industrial partnerships.
【About Institute of Environment and Ecology (iEE)】
The Institute of Environment and Ecology at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School is a vital part of Tsinghua's environmental science discipline. Oriented to the core needs of high-quality development and based on the forefront of international disciplines, the institute is committed to studying the theory of ecological and environmental protection, investigating key technologies, cultivating high-level personnel with global competence, and providing science and technology talent support for ecological civilization and community building with a shared future for mankind. The main research fields are as follows:
Urban Environment and Compound Ecology
Industry and Special Environmental Protection
Land and Sea Interactive Environmental Protection
Regional Cross-media Complex Pollution and Environmental Health
Big Data and System Management of Ecological Environment
Climate Change and Future Ecological Environment Protection
【Position Rank】
Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor
【Tentative Forum Schedule】
This recruitment opens with the SIGS International Interdisciplinary Innovation Forum at the same time. The tentative forum schedule is as follows:
January 6, 2021 Plenary Session
January 6 to 8, 2021 Sessions in 7 theme areas
【Application】
1. Requirements
- A doctoral or equivalent degree in a relevant academic area is required.
- At least two-year overseas study and work experience is required.
- At least two-year working experience at a world-leading university or research institute is required.
- Research experience across various fields and institutions and strong teaching performance are preferred.
- Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong communication, teaching and leadership skills in English as well as the ability to actively contribute to the rapidly growing research efforts at Tsinghua SIGS.
- A strong commitment to teaching and supervising postgraduate students is essential. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in and development of graduate courses and strong engagement with Tsinghua SIGS’ core curriculum. Supervision of Ph.D. and MSc students and academic mentoring of trainees at all levels is also expected.
2.Timeline
The forum is open to apply now. The application deadline is December 20, 2020.
Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation letter on or before January 1, 2021.
3. Application Documents
a) Curriculum Vitae
b) Tsinghua SIGS Faculty Application Form (https://talent.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/#/fileList)
c) Research/ Teaching/ Service Statement
d) PDF copies of 3 to 5 representative publications
f) 3-5 reference letters from renowned experts in related fields
(Letters must be emailed to referee@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn directly. They can be sent after the invitation is received)
4. How to apply
Please send the above application documents (in English) to the contact person, (Subject: Forum Application in Environment and Ecology area at Tsinghua SIGS). Please be sure to add the subject in this format.
Contact: Ms. Wan, Tel.:+86-0755-86540644
Email: wan.fangxing@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn
【Remuneration】
1. Annual Salary: Tsinghua SIGS will provide a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
2. Research Start-up Package and Relocation Reimbursement: Tsinghua SIGS will provide research start-up package and relocation reimbursement for qualified faculty.
3. Student and Postdoctoral Recruitment: Tsinghua SIGS will finance 1-2 Ph.D. student for each faculty member, and provide a competitive salary package for post-doctoral researchers.
【Contact of HR】
HR Office
Email: talent@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: (86) 0755-8657 6832
Websites:
https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/
https://talent.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/
