East China Normal University (ECNU) is a comprehensive research-led university in China. It is one of the most prestigious universities in China and is supported by the national programs “Project 211” and “Project 985”. Education science is the key discipline of the University. It is sponsored by Shanghai “Peak Discipline I” project in 2015, which provides a great opportunity for us to establish a platform for academic research and international collaboration. We are seeking candidates with outstanding accomplishments in research and scholarship in education science and related fields. We expect to hire at the assistant professor level, candidates at other ranks will also be considered. The successful applicants will join interdisciplinary teams to conduct frontier research in various fields, such as learning science focused on deep learning, curriculum development prioritizing core competencies, education theories and practices of school reform in Chinese context, macro education policy emphasizing equity and innovation. All research projects are encouraged to conduct with empirical evidence-based approaches.
The postdoctoral positions remain open until filled.
Number of available positions: 10
Contract term: 2 years
Salary: RMB200,000 per year (pre-tax), including accommodation fee and international travel expense
Requirements:
1.Hold a doctor’s degree (Ph.D. candidates will also be considered);
2.Solid background in at least one of the following subjects: education, philosophy, economics, sociology, psychology, demography, information technology, communication study, geography, statistics, data analysis, visualization technology, etc.
3.Highly motivated in academic research;
4.Strong communication and analytical writing skills for academic English;
5.Be available for a full-time, on-site affiliation with the Faculty of Education.
Application materials:
1.Curriculum Vitae;
2.Research proposal or work plan;
3.Two representative publications and Ph.D. thesis abstract;
4.Two reference letters;
5.Doctor degree diploma.
※Only short-listed candidates for interview will be contacted. Candidates living abroad will be asked to hold a video interview.
Contacts:
Ms. Xiang Chunping
Email: hr@gzbdcjz.com
