Research and Teaching Positions Available in Estuarine, Coastal and Marine Research at the East China Normal University, Shanghai, China

 

The State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC) at East China Normal University (ECNU), Shanghai, China, is seeking outstanding new faculty members in the fields of estuarine, coastal and marine sciences.

 

Fifteen (15) full-time positions across the fields of hydrodynamics, sediment transport, morphodynamics, coastal engineering, physical oceanography, marine geology, chemical oceanography and marine biology are available at lecturer, associate professor and professor levels. Vacancies will remain open until 30 June 2016, or until all positions are filled. Successful candidates will develop research programs focused on estuarine, coastal or marine science. They will also contribute to graduate teaching and postgraduate supervision.

 

A doctorate (Ph.D.), or with equivalent research experiences, is required in one of the following fields:

 

Successful candidates will be offered internationally competitive salaries based on qualifications and experiences, together with start-up research funds. There are also promotion opportunities if qualified during the contract period.

 

For those who have children: We have the priority to send your kids to the top level kindergarden in Shanghai, which is attached to the East China Normal University.

 

Interested candidates are invited to send a PDF file including curriculum vitae, a cover letter with future research interests and plans, and the names and addresses of three referees to: hjiang@sklec.ecnu.edu.cn.

 

For additional information regarding the positions, please contact:

Dr. Hong Jiang (hjiang@sklec.ecnu.edu.cn)

State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research

East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China

Tel: +86-21-62232887

Fax:+86-21-62546441

Website:    http://www.sklec.ecnu.edu.cn/

 

Research Positions Available at SKLEC-NIVA Center

 

Professor, Associate Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Chemical Oceanography, Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Ecology, Biophysics and Marine Instrumentation at the SKLEC-NIVA Centre for Marine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.

 

The SKLEC-NIVA Centre for Marine and Coastal Research is a strategic partnership between the State Key Laboratory for Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC), East Normal University, Shanghai, China and the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Norway. The Centre is under the leadership of Prof. Richard Bellerby.

 

SKLEC-NIVA performs world-class research on coastal and open-ocean systems delivering new understanding on, and between, climate and environmental change, biogeochemical cycles, coastal and marine ecosystems, management and policy.

 

We are looking for highly qualified applicants in the fields of Chemical Oceanography, Marine Biogeochemistry, Ocean Acidification, Marine and Coastal Ecology and Marine instrumentation. Applicants should have a PhD with a proven research record, should be flexible, independent, innovative and cooperative, and wish to work in a broad interdisciplinary scientific research group. You should be able to work in a team, but also independently. You are able to communicate easily in English, both verbally and in writing. 

 

Postdoctoral Researcher positions

In the SKLEC-NIVA Centre, Quan-Xing’s group is using marine algae as the model systems to explore how physical environments can control organisms’ behavior and biodiversity. With specific expertise in theoretical models, we integrate the controlled lab experiments and mathematical model to understand how ecological processes and physical environments shape the spatial patterned formation in marine ecology. Our vision is that understanding individuals (or micro-scale) biophysical interactions is paramount to predicting ecosystem-level dynamics and functionality with the collaborators from NYU and SJTU research groups.

 

For this postdoctoral position applications are welcome from early-career scientists with an outstanding track record in Biophysics / Quantitative Biology, Biomathematics, Ecology, and a strong interest in Movement Ecology.

 

We offer a competitive salary, pension and working conditions, together with start-up research funds.

 

Please submit applications, with letter of interest, CV and contact details of two referees to hjiang@sklec.ecnu.edu.cn (email subject “SKLEC-NIVA Position”).

 

Closing date: Until March 10^th, or all the positions are filled.

State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC),

East China Normal University, Shanghai, China

Introduction

The State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC) is the leading Chinese Research Institute on matters concerning the Land-Sea interface. Now it is expanding its research scope to marine sciences, with special focus on marginal sea. SKLEC was established by the State Planning Commission of China in 1989 and went into operation in December 1995. Presently, SKLEC employs more than 60 fulltime faculty and staff members and has about 260 MSc and PhD students providing a high level training base for Chinese and International education.

 

With top-class research facilities and strong financial support from the central government and local sectors, SKLEC provides world-class interdisciplinary research on estuarine, coastal and marine systems through the application of theoretical and applied approaches to solving the challenges arising from natural and anthropogenic pressures at the land-ocean interface.

 

SKLEC provides solutions and develops opportunities from the challenges encountered through the very diverse and large scale coastal developments at the local, national and global levels.

 

Main research themes：

SKLEC focuses mainly on the following fields: (1) Transportation of substances from land to ocean; (2) Estuarine and coastal morphodynamics and sedimentary dynamics; (4) Hydrodynamics and coastal engineering; (3) Coastal and marine biogeochemical processes; (5) Impacts of global climate change and human activities on coastal and marine ecosystems.

 

Education:

SKLEC is committed to equipping future scientists and professionals with the interdisciplinary skills and expertise necessary to address the complex issues facing the world’s estuarine and coastal regions.

SKLEC has MSc (3yrs) and PhD (4~6yrs) programs in the following fields: Marine and coastal physical geography; Wetlands ecology; Estuarine and coastal science; Port, coast and offshore engineering; Physical oceanography; Chemical oceanography; Marine geology; Marine biology; Remote sensing and GIS application; and Environmental sciences.

 

International cooperation:

SKLEC is an open lab which encourages all kinds of joint research. We have cooperation with more than 40 overseas institutes in more than 20 countries, with joint international projects running.

 

Address:  State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University, 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai, China, 200062

Email:      office@sklec.ecnu.edu.cn

Telephone:  +86-21-62232887

Fax number: +86-21-62546441

Website:    http://www.sklec.ecnu.edu.cn/