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Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Oceanography Invites Global Talent To Join Our Team

Application Deadline:30 November 2026

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Job Overview More Information Address Shanghai Qualification PhD Discipline Science & Engineering Department/School Website https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/ Recruitment Areas We are seeking exceptional candidates in the following academic disciplines: Physical Oceanography Chemical Oceanography Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marine Geology Marine Meteorology Climate Change Ocean Technology and Intelligent Sensing Ocean Governance Key research areas include, but are not limited to: Underwater observation platforms and sensor technologies Biogeochemical processes Micro- to macro-scale biological oceanography and ecosystem dynamics Bioinformatics Marine sustainability and maritime law Candidates specializing in ocean technology, intelligent sensing, mesozooplankton, marine geology, or marine meteorology—as well as those with offshore or field expedition experience—will be given priority. Faculty Positions Academic Leader Positions: Chair Professor / Distinguished Professor / Tenured Professor Requirements: Currently hold a professorial or equivalent position at a leading university or research institute, with notable academic awards or talent program recognition Proven track record of influential research in the relevant field Strong international academic presence Team applications are welcome Application Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and indicate your desired position to: soohr@sjtu.edu.cn Tenure-track Faculty Position: Tenure-track Associate Professor (open to other ranks as well) Requirements: PhD holder with several years of postdoctoral or independent teaching/research experience Strong independent research capability with a record of high-quality publications Demonstrated teaching excellence and ability to supervise students Application Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round; interviews are held twice annually. Application materials: CV (both Chinese and English) Research and teaching statement Full-text PDFs of five representative publications (within the past five years) Contact information for three referees (including name, institution, title, and email) Research Track Positions Position: Full-time Research Faculty Requirements: Must hold a Ph.D and be under the age of 35 Strong academic qualifications, independent research skills, and development potential Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, ethical conduct, and collaborative work First-author publications in recent years; prior funding from NSFC or China Postdoctoral Fund is a plus Experience in a complete postdoctoral research project or equivalent is required Research interests should align with the School’s priorities and project needs Application Timeline: These positions are recruited twice a year (spring and fall). For detailed openings and requirements, please visit: https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/joinus.html Support and Benefits Competitive international salary and benefits, in accordance with national and university policies; generous housing subsidies and research start-up funding Fully furnished transitional apartments (including faculty housing and youth talent apartments) Preferential policies and support for children’s education Access to comprehensive medical services through the university’s 13 affiliated hospitals Contact Contacts: Ms. Wang / Ms. Sun Address: School of Oceanography, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai Email: soohr@sjtu.edu.cn Phone: 021-62932715 Website: https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/ Overview of the School of Oceanography, Shanghai Jiao Tong University The School of Oceanography traces its roots to 2013, when the Institute of Oceanography was first established at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). In 2018, guided by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Natural Resources, SJTU partnered with the Second Institute of Oceanography to launch a new model of integrated education and research, leading to the formal establishment of the School of Oceanography. In 2021, the university signed a co-establishment agreement with the Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration. That same year, the School was officially recognized as one of China’s first integrated education-research platforms—and remains the only one based at a university. About the Faculty The School follows a faculty-first strategy and actively recruits talent from around the world to support its academic development. It has assembled a team of approximately 120 faculty and staff, including 3 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 3 from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and 2 members of the US National Academy of Sciences. Over 95% of faculty have overseas study or work experience, and all faculty hold doctorates. Faculty under the age of 45 make up 75% of the team. The School has created a vibrant, high-level academic community with strong international credentials and a culture of innovation. Research Infrastructure In recent years, the School has been approved to establish several national and provincial research platforms, including: Postdoctoral Research Station in Marine Science Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Polar Ecology and Climate Change National Field Research Station for Marine Risk and Disaster in Daya Bay (Ministry of Natural Resources) Shanghai Key Laboratory for Polar Life and Environmental Processes Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base for Polar Studies SJTU Marine Carbon Flux Research Center Furthermore, the School jointly operates the Ministry of Natural Resources Polar Engineering Technology Innovation Center with the Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration and participates in building the National Key Laboratory for Submarine Science and Maritime Boundary Delimitation. The School hosts a wide range of specialized labs, such as: Physical Oceanography Lab Polar and Climate Change Lab Mobile Observation Systems Lab Clean Lab Biological Oceanography Lab Marine Microbiology Lab Deep-Sea Technology Lab Organic Geochemistry Lab Inorganic and Trace Metals Lab Biogeochemistry Lab These labs are supported by skilled technical staff and benefit from shared access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Second Institute of Oceanography and the Polar Research Center. About our Research The School primarily conducts high-quality research focused on China’s coastal waters, mid to high-latitude oceans, deep-sea life processes, environmental simulations, paleoclimate, deep-sea vehicles, and unmanned ocean observation technologies. The School has led major national projects under the Ministry of Science and Technology (such as the 973 and 863 programs), key projects from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and others. Faculty have published research in top journals including Nature, Science, and PNAS. Talent Development The School offers a top-tier undergraduate program in marine science and holds master’s and doctoral degree-granting status in the same discipline. In 2024, the marine science discipline at SJTU received an A+ rating in the Times Higher Education China Subject Ratings (Natural Sciences). Undergraduate enrollment began in 2019, and the School now has more than 400 full-time students. In 2022, its marine science major was selected as a national-level “First-Class Undergraduate Program.” The School is committed to nurturing global future leaders. It promotes a training model that emphasizes strong foundations, interdisciplinary thinking, and hands-on experience, offering an integrated undergraduate-to-doctoral curriculum. The program combines interdisciplinary coursework with a full-cycle practical training platform, aiming to prepare students to explore the ocean, engage with the world, and take on leadership roles in comprehensive marine research. 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Requirements

  • Currently hold a professorial or equivalent position at a leading university or research institute, with notable academic awards or talent program recognition
  • Proven track record of influential research in the relevant field
  • Strong international academic presence
  • Team applications are welcome
  • Application Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and indicate your desired position to: soohr@sjtu.edu.cn
  • PhD holder with several years of postdoctoral or independent teaching/research experience
  • Strong independent research capability with a record of high-quality publications
  • Demonstrated teaching excellence and ability to supervise students
  • Application Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round
  • interviews are held twice annually.
  • Must hold a Ph.D and be under the age of 35
  • Strong academic qualifications, independent research skills, and development potential
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, ethical conduct, and collaborative work
  • First-author publications in recent years
  • prior funding from NSFC or China Postdoctoral Fund is a plus
  • Experience in a complete postdoctoral research project or equivalent is required
  • Research interests should align with the School’s priorities and project needs
  • Application Timeline: These positions are recruited twice a year (spring and fall). For detailed openings and requirements, please visit: https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/joinus.html

Benefits

  • Competitive international salary and benefits, in accordance with national and university policies
  • generous housing subsidies and research start-up funding
  • Fully furnished transitional apartments (including faculty housing and youth talent apartments)
  • Preferential policies and support for children’s education
  • Access to comprehensive medical services through the university’s 13 affiliated hospitals
  • Contacts: Ms. Wang / Ms. Sun Address: School of Oceanography, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1954 Huashan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai Email: soohr@sjtu.edu.cn Phone: 021-62932715 Website: https://soo.sjtu.edu.cn/

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