Faculty Positions in Industrial Intelligent Agent Research Center
Join Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University as a faculty member in industrial intelligent systems and smart manufacturing.
Best for:Best for experienced researchers and academics in automation, artificial intelligence, or computer science with a focus on industrial applications.
Overview
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University invites applications for academic faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank within the Industrial Intelligent Agent Research Center. Based at the Taicang campus, the center focuses on equipment automation, operation and maintenance intelligence, and system autonomy in partnership with major industrial enterprises. Successful candidates will lead frontier research, secure competitive grants, teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and foster industry collaborations. Candidates are expected to contribute to the university's mission of blending international educational practices and advancing smart manufacturing technologies.
What you'll do
- Conduct innovative academic research in core directions of industrial intelligent agents, including autonomous decision-making and digital twins.
- Apply for external research grants from national foundations, provincial bodies, and industry sponsors.
- Publish high-impact scholarly papers in top-tier international journals and conferences.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses while supervising graduate students.
- Develop cutting-edge curricula and experimental teaching systems related to industrial intelligence.
- Promote industrial applications of research outcomes through close partnerships with major manufacturing enterprises.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. in Automation, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Language: English; capable of teaching and conducting academic activities in English.
Instruction: English
Publications: First-author publications in high-level international journals in related fields are required.
- Solid theoretical foundation and outstanding research capabilities in a relevant technical discipline
- Demonstrated track record of first-author publications in high-level international journals
- Strong communication skills and potential for high-quality English-medium teaching
- Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams
- Must comply with Chinese labour laws and provincial government work permit regulations
- Candidates over 65 years of age may not be eligible for a work visa in the People's Republic of China
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants must compile their application materials into a single PDF file containing a cover letter, a current CV with personal details and citizenship information, and contact details for three references. Submit the application package via email to the designated HR Business Partner.
- Cover letter
- CV
- 3 reference letters
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