Global Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions at All Ranks

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (hereinafter referred to as Tsinghua SIGS) invites outstanding scholars and emerging talents from around the globe to join us in advancing academic excellence and global impact. We warmly welcome applications for faculty positions and encourage scholars worldwide to apply for national talent programs through Tsinghua SIGS.

 

【Currently Recruiting】

-Distinguished Talents (Tenured Professor):

Scholars with extensive international academic influence recognized by international peers. Professors at leading universities with outstanding academic achievements.

-High-level Talents (Tenured Professor/Associate Professor):

Tenured professors or tenured associate professors from universities at home and abroad, or high-caliber talents from research institutions at home and abroad; have achieved internationally recognized academic achievements in their field of study; demonstrate strong scientific expertise and broad academic vision, and excellent organizational leadership abilities.

-Young Talents (Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor):

Candidates should hold formal teaching or research position in universities, research institutions or enterprises at home and abroad; have achieved outstanding academic achievements in their field, with outstanding innovation ability, and the potential to become an academic or technological leader in their respective field.

 

【Recruitment Information】

1. Position Rank

Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor

2. Annual salary and start-up package

Tsinghua SIGS will provide a highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A research start-up package will also be provided for qualified faculty.

3. Student and postdoctoral recruitment

Tsinghua SIGS will finance up to 3 Ph.D. students each year and provide a competitive salary package for post-doctoral researchers for faculty members.

4. Applications from distinguished talents will be considered on a case-by-case basis

 

【Qualifications】

1. A doctoral or equivalent degree in a relevant academic area is required.

2. Postdoctoral research experience or at least two years of working experience at a university or research institute is normally required.

3. Research experience across various fields and institutions and strong teaching performance are preferred.

4. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong communication, teaching and leadership skills in English as well as the ability to actively contribute to the rapidly growing research efforts at Tsinghua SIGS.

5. A strong commitment to teaching and supervising postgraduate students is essential. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in and development of graduate courses and strong engagement with Tsinghua SIGS’s core curriculum. Supervision of PhD and MSc students and academic mentoring of trainees at all levels is also expected.

 

【Application】

Applicants should submit their application via the official recruitment website:

https://talent.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/recruit-fg/jobs?jobPostTypeId=1&locale=en_US

Please select the research institute you wish to join and follow the instructions in the system to complete the application and upload required materials. If online submission is not feasible, applicants may send the following materials (in English) to the appropriate academic contact, with the subject line: “Application for XX Position in XX area at Tsinghua SIGS”:

a) Curriculum Vitae

b) Tsinghua SIGS Faculty Application Form (https://talent.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/#/guide)

c) Research/Teaching/Service Statement

d) PDF copies of 3 to 5 representative publications

e) Applicants should arrange for 3-5 reference letters from renowned experts in related fields (the letters must be sent directly by the referees via email to the address provided by your interview contact and can be sent after the formal interview invitation letter is received)

 

We offer regularly updated targeted recruitment positions (including non-tenure-track positions), as well as year-round tenure-track faculty openings across our research fields listed below.

 

【Targeted Research Areas Recruitment–Updated Regularly】

1. Faculty Positions in Mass Spectrometry-Related Fields

Research Area：

Tsinghua SIGS invites outstanding scholars to join a strategic initiative in mass spectrometry-related research. The program aims to advance the frontiers of the field through interdisciplinary innovation spanning analytical technologies, data science, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence (AI). Supported by state-of-the-art facilities in mass spectrometry, biomedical research, and high-performance computing, the program provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for cutting-edge research at the intersection of analytical science, biology, medicine, and artificial intelligence.

Applicants to this interdisciplinary program may select their home institute at Tsinghua SIGS based on their research interests, including but not limited to:

• Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering

• Institute of Data and Information

• Institute of Environment and Ecology

Positions:

The first round of recruitment includes six faculty positions at the Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor levels.

Contact:

Prof. Ni, Email: [email protected]

2. Positions in Institute for Brain Research Advanced Interfaces and Neurotechnologies (i-BRAIN)

Research Platform:

Founded by world-renowned scientist Prof. Charles Lieber, i-BRAIN is seeking visionary leaders to build ultra-high-channel-count neural interfaces for next-gen Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) platforms. Candidates should have the ability to lead nonhuman primate (NHP) research efforts focused on implementation of novel electrophysiological probe technologies within the context of cognitive and motor disease models, as well as assist with rodent research efforts using such technologies for model studies and treatments of neurodegenerative disease and stroke.

Positions:

Co-Principal Investigators/Associate Research Professor

Contact:

Prof Lieber, Email: [email protected]

3. Postdoc/Research Positions in Life Quality Engineering Group

Research Area:

Human nutrition is now recognised as a dynamic process which affects our lives in a time-dependent way. Energy and mass balances are dynamic and are linked to our health situations including psychological states. Chemical engineering principles are crucially important in understanding these processes in space and in time. Treating the human body as a chemical factory is one way to reveal these processes. Candidates with a strong background in chemical reaction engineering, particularly in simulation, are encouraged to apply. Those who have studied bio-related topics, experimental works included, are preferred.

Positions: Postdoctoral Researcher

Contact: To apply, please email ([email protected]) a copy of your CV with a full list of your journal publications and your cover letter to Professor Xiao Dong Chen

4. Positions in the Multiscale Cell Engineering Laboratory

Research Area: Candidates with research interests in engineering and cryobanking stem cells (particularly, human induced pluripotent stem cells), immune cells, and their derivatives (e.g., organoids and exosomes) using micro, nano, and quantum-scale materials and devices (e.g., CRISPR-Cas, 2D materials, nanoparticles, and microfluidics) together with AI, are welcome to apply. Our goal is to develop novel and ingenious technologies and platforms for the early detection and treatment of various diseases including but not limited to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infertility, diabetes, and neurological disorders.

Positions: Professor/Assistant Research Professor/Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Assistant

Contact: To apply, please email ([email protected]) a copy of your CV with a full list of your journal publications and your cover letter to Dr. Xiaoming (Shawn) He.

 

【Year-round Recruiting Fields and Contacts】

Materials Science:

Energy materials and devices, low-dimensional materials and devices, information functional materials and devices, biomedical materials and devices, intelligent interface-materials and devices, material design and characterization

Contact:

Ms. JIANG, [email protected], +86-755-86546252

Data Science and Information Technology:

Mathematical and Physical Informatics, Sensing & Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace Information, Advanced Computing, and Engineering system. This includes, but is not limited to the following research fields: Big Data Statistical Analysis, Complex Systems, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), 6G Communication, Light-Based Information / Optical Information Carrying, Advanced Sensing, Large Models, AI for Science, Embodied Intelligence and Robotics, Low-Altitude Technology and Engineering, Commercial Space Technology and Engineering, Integrated Circuits (IC), Superintelligence Integration, Quantum Computing, Intelligent Instruments and Equipment, Modern Logistics and Transportation, etc.

Contact:

Ms. HONG, [email protected], +86-755-26414026

Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering:

Health engineering, Pharmaceutical engineering, Cell engineering.

Contact:

Ms. ZENG, [email protected], +86-755-26036751

Ocean Engineering:

Marine Autonomous Systems Engineering, Deep-sea Resources Engineering, Marine Energy Engineering, Digital and Intelligent Ocean Engineering, Sustainable Marine Environmental Engineering.

Contact:

Ms. LIU, [email protected], +86-755-26036112

Environment and Ecology:

Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality, Urban Environment and Composite Ecology, Land-Ocean Interactions and Extreme Environments, Material-Energy Nexus and Industrial Ecology, Environmental Health and Safety Management, Environmental System and Intelligent Management

Contact: Ms. WAN, [email protected], +86-755-86540644

Future Human Habitats:

Centered on the design thinking philosophy of Future Human Habitats, the discipline has developed three key research directions: Digital Architectural Design and Intelligent Construction (AI + Design & Construction); Smart Urban Planning and Urban Systems (AI + Urban Systems); Intelligent Building Technology and Humanities (AI + Humanities) . We seek to expand these to incorporate artificial intelligence, urban analytics, computational systems, robotics, smart cities, low-carbon architecture, automation in habitation and construction, and bio-based materials all within the context of human-centered design.

Contact: Ms. HOU, [email protected], +86-755-26038619

Innovation Management:

Accounting, Finance and Management Science and Engineering, Financial Technology, Digital Intelligent Economy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Shenzhen’s Experiences and National Development.

Contact: Ms. WU, [email protected], +86-10-62771768

 

【About us】

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS) is a public graduate education institution jointly established by Tsinghua University and the Shenzhen Municipal Government against the backdrop of national efforts to deepen higher education reform and promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

SIGS was officially unveiled on March 29, 2019. It prioritizes the development of first-class engineering disciplines at Tsinghua University, complemented by the Innovation Management discipline, in line with Tsinghua’s development strategy and the industry demands of Shenzhen. Built on an innovative “6+1” framework—six frontier engineering fields integrated with one non-engineering discipline—our academic structure addresses critical societal and industrial challenges.

 

For more details, please visit our official website. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/