Global Recruitment for Vice Director-Executive and Principal Investigators
Applications are invited for:
Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)
CUMT is one of the top national comprehensive universities in China. ISE of CUMT is a newly established research institute directed by Carlo Rubbia, the 1984 Nobel Laureate of Physics, and C. C. Chan, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. ISE will conduct research on next generation energy systems and build an international top class research center in the areas of sustainable energy.
ISE is currently focusing on the following three research fields: a) Zero Emission Energy Systems–such as spontaneous transformation of CH4 into Hydrogen and solid Black Carbon without CO2 emissions and Innovative Renewable energy systems; b) Innovative Energy Storage Systems and Intelligent Distributed Energy Resource Systems - essentially based on renewables (solar, wind, etc.), advanced power electronics, advanced energy storage systems, genius smart control systems and smart integration of energy and information; internet of energy, energy operation systems, optimization of energy structure configuration, smart charging of electric vehicles, etc.; c) Long Distance G-Watt Electric Power Transmission – such as transmission of electric power up to 5000 km with a novel type of super conductivity (MgB2).
ISE is now accepting applicants for:
1)Vice Director-Executive: A full-time faculty who is familiar with international research institutions and regulations and responsible for the operation and management of ISE, reporting to the Director and Deputy Director.
2)Principal Investigators (PI): Professor Grade (tenure), or similar positions in colleges or institutes. The Principal Investigators will be responsible to build and lead a team in each research field highlighted above. Researchers with team leading experience is essential.
Qualified candidates are expected to develop innovative and competitive programs in those three research fields. Adequate research funds, competitive salaries, welfare and benefits will be offered for the positions above. The remuneration will be at the level of the tenure salary in well known international universities.
The expiration date of the application is 25th April 2016. Application is open from now. Applicants will be replied promptly since application received. Interviews will be taken in 5th–8th May 2016 with the participation of Professor Carlo Rubbia, C. C. Chan and consultant expert team from CUMT. Round-trip air tickets and accommodation will be provided by CUMT to each applicant invited for interviews**.
Applicants shall send their curriculum vitae, brief research proposal and submit an application form to the contact email below.
For more information, please contact:
Prof. Gao Ding, Vice Director of Talent Introduction Office, CUMT
Email: gaoding@cumt.edu.cn, or kdrc@cumt.edu.cn.
Tel: +86-516-83590278; Fax: +86-516-83590211
Add: (221116) Department of Personnel, China University of Mining and Technology, No. 1 Daxue Rd, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
or
Dr. Fan Yu, Engaged Faculty of Institute of Sustainable Energy Preparatory Committee, CUMT
Email: fanyu@cumt.edu.cn.
Tel: +86-516-83590810; Mob: +86-15996918296
Add: (221116) Department of Personnel, China University of Mining and Technology, No. 1 Daxue Rd, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
** Closing Date: 25th April 2016. This recruitment is still available after the closing date, applicants are welcomed for inquiries.
** CUMT has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in China, and work position will be available for nominees’family upon requirement according to the final work agreement. Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and for recruitment purpose only.