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Apply for the 2021 SIGS International Interdisciplinary Innovation Forum now!

About the Forum

The 2021 International Interdisciplinary Innovation Forum at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS) aims to provide a platform for academic exchange among scholars all over the world, promote interdisciplinary and academic innovation, and serve as an important platform for Tsinghua SIGS to attract talents. Tsinghua SIGS will continue to recruit global talents and strive towards becoming a world-class graduate school.  


About Tsinghua SIGS

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua 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.


Tentative Forum Schedule

January 6, 2021: Plenary Session

January 6 to 8, 2021: Sessions in 7 theme areas


7 Theme Areas

  1. Materials Science

  2. Data Science and Information Technology

  3. Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering

  4. Ocean Engineering

  5. Future Human Habitats

  6. Environment and Ecology

  7. Innovation Management  


Position Rank

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor


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  

e)  3-5 reference letters from renowned experts in related fields (letters must be emailed to referee@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn directly. Letters can be sent after the invitation is received)  


4. How to Apply

Please send the above application documents (in English) to the contact person of each theme area, (Subject: Forum Application in XX area at Tsinghua SIGS). Please be sure to add the subject in this format.)

    a. Materials Science

    Contact: Mr.Wang, Tel:+86-0755-26407463

    Email: yiping.wang@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

    b. Data Science and Information Technology  

    Contact: Ms. Lu, Tel:+86-0755-86720543

    Email: bianqing.lu@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

c. Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering

    Contact: Ms. Zhang, Tel:+86-0755-86720376  

    Email: zhangfangyuan@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

d. Ocean Engineering

    Contact: Ms. Fei, Tel.:+86-0755-26035167

    Email: fei.jie@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

e. Future Human Habitats

    Contact: Ms. Hou, Tel.:+86-0755-26038619

Email: hou.yuanyuan@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

f. Environment and Ecology

    Contact: Ms. Wan, Tel.:+86-0755-86540644

    Email: wan.fangxing@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn

g. Innovation Management  

    Contact: Ms. Hou, Tel.: +86-010-6277 1768

    Email: scholar@sem.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

Website:

 https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/

https://talent.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/#/


Come join us at Tsinghua SIGS!