School of Mechanical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China, invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions (professor, associate professor or assistant professor) in the following research areas.

 

1. Smart Manufacturing/Intelligent Manufacturing Technology

2. Precision/Ultra-Precision Measurement

3. Micro/Nano and Atomic Manufacturing

4. Laser Processing and 3D Printing

5. Biomanufacturing and Smart Healthcare Systems

6. Intelligent Robotics and Bio-Mechatronics

7. Flexible Functional Materials and Devices

8. Intelligent Design and Multidisciplinary Optimization

9. Dynamics Design and Manipulation of Vibration & Sound Wave

10. Intelligent Connected Vehicle

11. Smart Underwater Vehicles

12. Fluid Power Transmission and Control

13. Big Data and Intelligent Computing

14. Quality and Reliability Engineering

15. Advanced Energy Storage Technology

16. Hydrogen and Fuel Cell

17. Multi-Energy Integration Technology and Systems

18. Advanced Refrigeration and Thermal Management Technology

19. Green Fuels Production and Utilization

20. Digital-Intelligent Energy and Low-Carbon Energy

21. Aerodynamics, Aeromechanic and Combustion Technology of Aeroengine & Gas Turbine

22. Micro/Nano Heat Transfer and Energy Devices

23. Reactor Engineering, Nuclear Materials, Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Nuclear Technology Application

24. Cutting-Edge Interdisciplinary Research in Engineering

 

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, power and energy engineering, nuclear engineering, industrial engineering or related fields

2. The ability to establish and conduct independent and innovative research

3. A strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels

4. Applicants for associate professor positions should have at least 3 years working experience in related fields

 

Support and Benefits:

1. Competitive Salary and Housing Allowance: with reference to the corresponding positions in the world’s top universities

2. First-Class Scientific Research Platform: with opportunities for collaboration with top research institutions in the world

3. Professional and Personal Development: start-up funding, team support, doctoral students support and an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally

4. Interdisciplinary Research Center: especially for outstanding young scholars engaged in frontier science and interdisciplinary research

5. University Resources: have access to a wide range of university resources including educational and medical resources as well as cultural and recreational activities

 

To Apply:

Compile the following in a single pdf in the following order:
1. CV

2. Brief summary of qualifications

3. Research statements (within 1 page) and 5 representative publications

4. Full record of publications

5. Name and email addresses of 3 referees

Send to: mejob@sjtu.edu.cn (Contact Ms. Zhang). In the email subject line, write "Faculty Application"

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 20, 2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for November.

 

About Shanghai:

Shanghai is a fast-paced, cosmopolitan city with a population of 24 million. A mix of western and eastern culture, ancient history and modern fashion, it is widely considered one of the most influential economic, technological, and cultural centers in Asia. Downtown Shanghai is a panorama of skyscrapers and food shops, which serve as the backbone for its incredible night-life and food culture.
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About School of Mechanical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University:

The School of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) has a history of over 100 years and ranks among the top mechanical engineering programs in China. Boasting a highly cohesive and collaborative academic atmosphere, the School serves as a key hub for technological innovation. Its research spans core disciplines of mechanical engineering and a broad spectrum of emerging research areas. We welcome you to join us and make a difference in tackling the greatest challenges of today and creating the future.
More details: http://me.sjtu.edu.cn/en/FactsFigures1.html