Postdoctoral Fellowship/Lecture/ Tenure-Track Associate Professor/ Tenured Associate Professor/Professor (Tenure-track or similar)

The Advanced Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (AI-HSS) of The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is seeking outstanding scholars at all career stages to strengthen our research and teaching capabilities in the ethics and philosophy of science and technology. Successful candidates will join either the Research Center for Ethics and Governance of Science and Technology or the Research Center for Philosophy, Logic, and History of Science and Technology, conducting cutting-edge research on ethical, philosophical, and governance issues related to emerging technologies.

Faculty members will contribute to the institute's mission by conducting original research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, supervising student research, securing external funding, and engaging with academic and non-academic stakeholders. They will address pressing questions regarding the development, deployment, and governance of technologies such as synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, big data, and the convergence of these domains. Research approaches may include theoretical analysis, empirical investigation, public engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Job position and description as follows:

• Postdoctoral Fellowships will primarily focus on conducting research projects, developing publications, and assisting with teaching and academic events. Postdoctoral Fellowships need PhD degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences, no older than 32 years of age (for faculty positions, (Age requirements may be waived for exceptionally qualified candidates) or 35 years of age (for full-time positions, (Age requirements may be waived for exceptionally qualified candidates), compensation and benefits include regionally competitive salary, performance-based incentives, university welfare benefits including children's school enrollment policies, opportunity for professional title evaluation during term of service, candidates selected for the National Postdoctoral Innovative Talents Support Program will receive additional benefits
• Lecturers will balance research with teaching responsibilities and begin developing independent research programs. Lecturers need PhD in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences, no older than 35 years of age(Age requirements may be waived for exceptionally qualified candidates), exhibit potential for academic development, publication record in recognized journals, teaching experience preferred, commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. compensation and benefits include regionally competitive salary, substantial research startup funds, housing purchase subsidy as needed, Support for conference attendance and international collaborations.
• Associate Professors will lead research initiatives, supervise graduate students, secure research funding, and contribute to institutional development. Associate Professors need PhD in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences, no older than 40 years of age(Age requirements may be waived for exceptionally qualified candidates), outstanding achievements and significant development potential, strong publication record in high-quality journals, demonstrated ability to secure research funding, experience in research project management and student supervision. compensation and benefits include regionally competitive salary, substantial research startup funds, housing purchase subsidy as needed, appointment as a Distinguished Researcher (senior professional title) for qualified candidates.
• Professors will provide strategic leadership, mentor junior colleagues, build international research networks, and shape the institute's research agenda. Professors need PhD in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences, no older than 50 years of age(Age requirements may be waived for exceptionally qualified candidates), significant achievements and outstanding academic performance , internationally recognized research contributions, successful track record of research leadership and grant acquisition, experience in mentoring junior faculty and research teams. compensation and benefits: highly competitive annual salary, substantial research startup funds, settling-in allowance and housing purchase subsidy, appointment as a Distinguished Professor (senior professional title)

About the UESTC

The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is a prestigious research university directly under the Ministry of Education of China. As a member of China's "Double First-Class," "985 Project," and "211 Project" initiatives, UESTC is recognized as a national key university with comprehensive strengths. The university covers the entire spectrum of electronic disciplines, with a core focus on electronic information science and technology. It is primarily engineering-oriented, featuring strong integration of science and engineering, and coordinated development across science, engineering, management, humanities, and medicine.

UESTC has achieved remarkable international recognition in multiple disciplines. According to the latest US News World University Rankings, UESTC ranks 3rd globally in Artificial Intelligence, 4th in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 7th in Chemical Engineering, 10th in Physical Chemistry, and 13th in Computer Science. In the Essential Science Indicators (ESI), UESTC has one discipline ranked in the top 1 ‱ globally (Computer Science), three disciplines in the top 1‰ (Engineering, Materials Science, and Chemistry), and sixteen disciplines in the top 1% worldwide.

The university boasts world-class research platforms and an exceptional academic environment. Its campus library system consists of facilities at both the Qingshuihe and Shahe campuses, with a total construction area of 67,000 square meters, housing 2.68 million printed books and providing access to 128 platforms and 301 databases in its digital resource system.

About the Institute

The Advanced Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (AI-HSS) is a substantive teaching and research institution established at UESTC in December 2024 to promote the integrated development of disciplinary characteristics and construct a high-quality, independent training system for innovative talents. Led by Professor Zeng Yong, former president of UESTC and academician of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences, the institute focuses on the deep integration of technology and humanities.

The institute conducts pioneering research at the intersection of science and humanities through five specialized research centers:

Research Center for Ethics and Governance of Science and Technology: Dedicated to the study of ethical and governance issues in synthetic biology, biomedical big data, AI, and the convergence of emerging technologies. The center has established collaborations with prestigious international universities such as Harvard, Oxford, and Yale.

Key Laboratory of Neuroinformatics: Focuses on the cognitive neural mechanisms of language learning and processing, investigating how the brain learns different languages and how languages shape neural structures, supporting research at the intersection of linguistics, neuroscience, and AI.

Research Center for Philosophy, Logic, and History of Science and Technology: Conducts scholarly research in philosophy of formal sciences, natural sciences, general philosophy of science, and dialectical logic, integrating international philosophical approaches with Chinese dialectical traditions.

Key Laboratory for Intelligence and Digital Public Governance: Integrates resources from computer science, information engineering, and social sciences to develop foundational models for digital intelligence and governance platforms, transforming research paradigms in social sciences.

Sino-Foreign Language and Culture Research Center: Explores computational linguistics, language data mining, intelligent language education, and cross-cultural communication, supporting technological innovations in language processing and international exchange.

Through establishing itself as an irreplaceable academic stronghold both domestically and internationally, AI-HSS aims to illuminate the path toward human progress through scholarship and innovation at the intersection of technology and humanities.

About Chengdu

• Internationalization: Chengdu hosts over 20 national consular institutions, features two international airports, and maintains more than a hundred international flight routes.
• Exceptional Medical Care: Offers access to West China Hospital, five additional top-tier affiliated hospitals (including Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, etc.), and a world-class healthcare and wellness system.
• Education Excellence: Provides access to UESTC's affiliated kindergarten, elementary school, and junior high school, as well as Chengdu No.7 High School, which ranks among the top ten schools nationwide.
• Low Pressure: Features affordable housing prices, with discounts available for talented individuals purchasing houses.