Teaching and Research Opportunities in Power Systems at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China

　　Are you interested in playing a key role in the development of a new, unique international University?  Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is located in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) which is 80 km from Shanghai and a joint venture between China and Singapore. The University, opened its doors to its first intake of students in 2006, takes the best of Chinese and British Higher Education and creates a new experience for staff and students. XJTLU aims to supply graduates able to work in today's fast-moving global economy, and to provide an exciting cutting-edge research-led environment for its staff.

　　(1) Associate Professors/Lecturers in Electrical Power Systems

　　Applications are invited for the above posts in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department. Candidates must have a PhD in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics or related discipline; an established track record in research, a strong record of publication and attracting research funding, experience of teaching in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution and team leadership skills. Research experiences in the areas of power system analysis and control, power market or renewable energy are required. You are expected to conduct research in these areas at the University’s research Centre for Energy and Power, headed by Professor Yonghua Song (FREng and FIEEE).

　　Salaries are negotiable with the salary range for Associate Professors between 25,000 to 35,000 RMB per month and for lecturers up to 25,000 RMB per month. The salary is supported by an extensive benefits package for expatriot staff relocating to China including accommodation allowance, travel allowance, medical insurance and relocation allowance.

　　Informal enquires regarding the vacancy may be addressed to Professor Yonghua Song Executive President, email: Yonghua.Song@xjtlu.edu.cn. More information about the University can be found at www.xjtlu.edu.cn .

　　To apply, please provide a CV, a covering letter in English outlining your interest in the post and explaining how you meet the criteria (this is particularly important as it will be taken into consideration when short listing applications), and complete an Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form. Further details about XJTLU, job description, Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form can be found on our website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn .  A CV, covering letter, Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form should be sent to jobs-ac@xjtlu.edu.cn   by 11th April 2008.

　　(2) PhD Studentships in Power Systems

　　The University has established a research Centre for Energy and Power, headed by Professor Yonghua Song (FREng and FIEEE). Applications are now invited for the PhD studentships in the centre. The PhD candidates will be registered at the University of Liverpool (UoL), UK to be awarded a UoL Degree after successfully completion. The supervisor will be Prof. Yonghua Song, Professor and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool.  As Professor Song currently holds the Executive President post at XJTLU in Suzhou, the PhD students will spend most of their time at XJTLU but will have opportunities to visit the University of Liverpool in the UK for research exchange. The studentship covers both the tuition fees and living allowances.

　　Application enquires may be addressed to Yan Zhang, Administration Assistant of the Research Centre,  Yan.Zhang01@xjtlu.edu.cn . More information about the University can be found at www.xjtlu.edu.cn.