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Join Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University as a faculty member in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics.

Best for:Best for experienced researchers and educators in financial mathematics, actuarial science, and statistics looking for an international academic career in China.

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University · Suzhou, China · R3 · Established researcher
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This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
29 days
Funding
Salaried
Competitive salary in the global market
Start date
flexible
Fixed-term
Location
Suzhou
China

Overview

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University invites applications for full-rank faculty positions encompassing Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor roles within the Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics. The successful candidates will engage in high-quality research, secure external funding, and deliver engaging teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students in English. The role involves contributing to academic leadership, departmental governance, and student project supervision within a dynamic, international campus environment in Suzhou, China. Appointments offer competitive remuneration packages, comprehensive benefits, and dedicated research support funds.

Financial MathematicsActuarial ScienceRisk AnalysisStatisticsAI and Data ScienceFaculty PositionAssistant ProfessorAssociate Professor

What you'll do

  • Conduct high-quality research demonstrated by publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
  • Actively apply for and secure internal and external research funding opportunities.
  • Deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical classes to undergraduate and postgraduate students in English.
  • Supervise research projects for PhD, master's, and undergraduate students.
  • Contribute to administrative duties, departmental service, and academic programme development.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD degree from a reputable doctoral programme

Language: English; fluency required

Instruction: English

Publications: Record of high-quality publications in leading journals appropriate to the career rank

Required skills
  • Demonstrated potential for high-impact research and teaching excellence
  • At least 2 years of post-doctoral academic or professional experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive academic environment
  • Track record of academic supervision and funding success (for Associate Professor and Professor applicants)
Nice to have
Experience securing national-level research grantsBackground in academic programme design and curriculum developmentPrior experience supervising PhD student projectsInternational professional qualifications or industry memberships in finance and insurance
Eligibility
  • Candidates over the age of 65 may not be eligible for a work visa in P.R. China

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
Competitive salary in the global market
Duration
Fixed-term, renewable; 3rd contract is open-ended
Programme
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-13

Submit your application through the university website by uploading a single PDF file containing your cover letter, current curriculum vitae with birth date and citizenship details, and three reference letters.

Documents required
  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Three reference letters
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Contact

Mattheus Kouwenhoven· Acting Head of Department

T.KOUWENHOVEN@xjtlu.edu.cn

www.xjtlu.edu.cn

MK
Prof.
Mattheus Kouwenhoven
Department of Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
Lab
School of Mathematics and Physics
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
China
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