Academic Talents for Zhongfa Aviation University

Zhongfa Aviation University (ZFAU) seeks exceptional faculty members from all over the world.

ABOUT US

Zhongfa Aviation University, funded by Zhejiang Province and the city of Hangzhou, is jointly established by Beihang University and Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC). The university is dedicated to multidisciplinary and innovation-oriented education as well as cutting-edge and core technology research. With the goal of becoming a world-class research university, ZFAU will stay committed to establishing a new international university model that is modern and forward-thinking. The campus of ZFAU is situated adjacent to Liangzhu Ancient City, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The picturesque campus is expected to be completed by 2023 and will provide the most conducive environment for students and staff to live and work. In the present preparatory stage, the university operates from an interim campus in the northwest of Hangzhou. Currently, we have established School of Civil Aviation, School of Aerospace, School of Informatics, School of Engineering, and School of Science.

The School of Civil Aviation focuses on a broad range of research areas including but not limited to space-air-ground integrated network and aeronautical broadband communication, air traffic management and transportation planning, avionics and satellite navigation, general aviation and intelligent operations, and civil aviation finance and regulations.

The School of Aerospace focuses on a broad range of research areas including but not limited to trans-sonic aviation aerodynamics and thermodynamics, green aviation and alternative aviation fuels (AAFs), aerospace big data and its environmental and climatic implications, and unmanned/manned general aviation and unconventional aerospace engineering.

The School of Informatics focuses on a broad range of research areas including but not limited to quantum precision measurement, high-performance quantum computation, artificial intelligence, integrated circuit materials and devices, electronic design automation of integrated circuits, aviation microelectronics, control science and engineering, and traffic information and control engineering.

The School of Engineering focuses on a broad range of research areas including but not limited to high-temperature/ultra-high-temperature materials, high-temperature functional coating, high-temperature corrosion, advanced lightweight materials, advanced composite materials, new energy materials, optoelectronic materials, digital design and manufacturing integration technology, carbon fiber composites manufacturing process, and robot design and control technology.

The School of Science focuses on a broad range of research areas including but not limited to new state of quantum matter, extreme condition physics, and medical physics.

RESEARCH AREAS

For more information, please visit https://www.zfau.cn/en/info/1042/1168.htm.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should fit one of the THREE following categories:

Outstanding Faculty:

Chair Professor: world-leading scholars.

Associate Professor/ Full Professor: tenured associate professors/ full professors at top universities or research institutions, OR exceptional scholars with excellence in academic performance and global academic influence. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree from a top university or research institution.

 Young Faculty:

Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor: assistant professors/ associate professors at top universities or research institutions, OR scholars with an outstanding track record of academic or technological performance in their fields of research. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree from a top university or research institution.

Postdoctoral Fellow:

Ph.D. graduates from top universities with strong scientific research capabilities and recognised academic potential.

SALARY, BENEFITS, AND RESEARCH SUPPORT

Salary and benefits

Each successful applicant will receive an internationally competitive salary (e.g. up to US$77,000 for post-doctors, subsidies included), and a fringe benefit package that includes a rent-free apartment, access to high-quality nursery/primary education for children, etc.

Research support

Successful applicants will be provided with state-of-the-art research platforms, generous research funds, ample laboratory space and excellent office environment, etc (the establishment of tailored research labs will be strongly supported). Academic freedom and a multicultural work environment will be guaranteed.

APPLICATION

Each applicant should submit a complete application package including the following documents in a single pdf. file in English to talents@zfau.cn. In the subject line please indicate “Science+THE SCHOOL INTENDED+TYPE OF POST+ NAME”.

(a) A CV.

(b) Academic Position Application Form (Appendix 1).

Link: https://www.zfau.cn/system/_content/download.jsp?urltype=news.DownloadAttachUrl&owner=1769353875&wbfileid=5141

(c) Proof of academic achievements, including at least 3 papers (in full texts), monographs (cover, contents and abstract), patents, scholarships and awards (certificates).

Each applicant may apply for one school only.

CONTACTS

Human Resources:

Ms. Xu

+86 (0)571 89308159

School of Civil Aviation:

Ms. Li

+86 (0)571 89308160

School of Aerospace:

Ms. Guo

+86 (0)571 89308919

School of Informatics:

Ms. Gong

+86 (0)571 89308162

School of Engineering:

Ms. Lang

+86 (0)571 89308977

School of Science:

Ms. Jin

+86 (0)571 89308919

E-mail: talents@zfau.cn

Address: Building 12 (Talent Hub), Xixi Octagon City, Yuhang District, Hangzhou 310023, China

For more information, please follow our Wechat official account "中法航空大学筹建" (Wechat ID: ZFAU_HZ), or visit www.zfau.cn/en.