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Shenzhen University (SZU) SZU has two campuses, the theoretical economics, optical In the 2017 Universities was founded in 1983 accredited Houhai campus and the Xili engineering, information and Ranking of by the Chinese by the Chinese Ministry of campus, and occupies a total communication engineering, University Alumni Association Education. In tandem with the area of 2.72 square kilometres. and medicine. SZU is ranked (CUAA), SZU is ranked 76th Shenzhen Special Economic It has an abundance of among the global top 1% in the nationwide, up by 29 places Zone, it has undergone rapid educational resources and Essential Science Indicators from two years ago. The US growth and expansion over research facilities,including (ESI) subject rankings for News & World Report 2017 the past three decades, and it 1 National Engineering engineering, clinical medicine for universities ranks SZU has become a comprehensive Laboratory, 2 National- and material sciences. Three 977th in the world and 84th university featuring a wide Regional Key Technology of its disciplines are graded as in China. SZU’s 2017 ranking range of disciplines, excellent Engineering Laboratories, 1 first class in China, with optical in the University Ranking by facilities, an outstanding faculty National Engineering Research engineering, information and Academic Performance (URAP) and strong management. As Centre, 2 Ministry of Education communication engineering, is 699th in the world (up by 281 reflected in its motto “self- Key Laboratories and 6 and computer science and places from two years ago) and reliance, self-discipline and Provincial Key Laboratories. technology ranking 10th, 11th 79th in China (up by 22 places self-improvement”, SZU SZU is striving to create a and 13th in China, respectively. within two years), making is committed to providing unique system that integrates The University Open Online SZU one of the fastest rising dynamic education at arts with sciences, excels at Courses (UOOC) initiated universities in the world. undergraduate, postgraduate applications, targets frontier by SZU has attracted 108 Fully aware of the and doctorate levels, boosting issues and serves the whole university members, having importance of having a strong scientific research and making society. It has 27 colleges, provided 154 online courses to faculty, SZU has established a great impact by engaging in which offer 90 undergraduate over 200,000 users from 72 a vigorous and innovative social services. programmes, including universities to date. faculty that are strong in

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ACADEMIC OPENINGS: to excellence in teaching and The following talent recruitment research programmes and open faculty • A proven track record of QUICK INCREASE IN THE positions are available for talent- academic achievement, com- NUMBER OF NATIONAL ed scholars worldwide. parable to those of professors NATURAL AND SOCIAL or associate professors in SCIENCES GRANTS FULL-TIME POSITIONS: world-renowned universities # • The 1000 Talents Plan: Long- • A doctoral degree from a 2012 120 term Recruitment Program for world-renowned universi- 79 2013 142 Foreign Experts, Long-term ty. Young and mid-career 2014 177 AMONG CHINESE Innovative Talents and Young researchers are particularly 2015 229 UNIVERSITIES Professionals Recruitment encouraged to apply. (by URAP 2016 ranking) Program 2016 231 • Shenzhen University Distin- WHAT WE OFFER: guished Professors • A generous compensation package PART-TIME POSITIONS: • Internationally competi- THE NUMBER OF NATIONAL • The 1000 Talents Plan: Short- tive start-up packages for NATURAL SCIENCE GRANTS ANNUAL INCREASE OF term Recruitment Program for research (2016) RESEARCH BUDGETS IS 40%, Foreign Experts and Short-term • Large office and laboratory 2011-2015 (in 100 million RMB) Innovative Talents Program space with state-of-the-art • High-end Foreign Experts facilities Recruitment Program IN 2012 2.36 • Shenzhen University Visiting HOW TO APPLY # 4 2013 3.74 Professors Qualified applicants are strongly 2014 5.1 encouraged to submit their 2015 6.1 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS applications and comprehensive Candidates should have: CV electronically to # NATIONALLY 2016 7.78 • A demonstrated commitment [email protected]. 33

both research and teaching. the National Natural Science funds hitting a record high future social and economic In addition to around 2,127 Fund for Distinguished Young of 723 million RMB, and arts development. In the spirit of full-time teachers, SZU has Scholars and 13 winners of the and humanities related funds reform and innovation, SZU is 18 academicians, one Nobel Excellent Young Scientists Fund coming in at 55 million RMB. seeking to become a first-class laureate in physiology or by the National Natural Science Backed by the strong modern university with unique medicine, 3 chief scientists of Foundation of China. local economy of the city of characteristics. n the National 973 Program, 22 Driven by a university-wide Shenzhen, as well as those distinguished professors of the reform of research, SZU’s of , Macao and Changjiang Scholars Program, research projects and funds the Delta, SZU is 61 researchers selected for the have increased significantly. dedicated to cultivating high- 1000 Talents Plan (including Its research budget totaled level students who have an 34 selected for the 1000 Young 778 million RMB in 2016, with innovative and entrepreneurial [email protected] szuhr.szu.edu.cn Talents Plan), 29 winners of science and technology related mindset and who will lead +86-755-26535295

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