Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Medical Physics

Join Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University as a faculty member in Medical Physics to drive innovative research and teaching.

Best for:Best for experienced physicists and educators with a strong research background in medical physics, diagnostic imaging, or radiation physics.

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University · Suzhou, China · R3 · Established researcher

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This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.Non-tenure

Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

29 days

Funding

Salaried

Competitive salary in the market

Start date

flexible

Full-time

Location

Suzhou

China

Overview

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Medical Physics within the Department of Physics. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, teach physics and mathematics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in English, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. Responsibilities include mentoring students, securing external research funding, and publishing in top-tier journals. Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence.

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What you'll do

Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in top-tier academic journals.
Actively seek and attract external research funding and grants.
Supervise and mentor undergraduate, Master's, and PhD research students.
Deliver physics and mathematics lectures to undergraduate and graduate students in English.
Contribute to the administrative and operational duties of the department and school.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Physics or a closely related field

Language: English; fluency in written and spoken English is required

Instruction: English

Publications: A significant record of high-quality academic publications for senior professorial ranks

Required skills

Expertise in medical physics, diagnostic imaging, radiation physics, nuclear medicine, or computational modeling
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and high-impact research
Strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
Ability to conduct academic duties and communicate fluently in English

Nice to have

At least two years of full-time work experience with demonstrable teaching recordInternational experience in higher education institutionsPrior experience managing research supported by national-level grantsExperience in academic program design and curriculum developmentProven track record in supervising student research projects

Eligibility

Candidates must comply with Chinese labor laws and work permit regulations
Candidates over 65 years of age may not be eligible for a work visa in P.R. China

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

Competitive salary in the market

Duration

Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

Programme

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-11-13

Applications must be submitted online through the university portal as a single PDF file containing all required documents in the specified order. Inquiries can be directed via email to the department head or HR.

Documents required