Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/ Professor in Mathematics

Position Type: Full-time Tenure-track Faculty Position

Preferred Application Deadline: 30 November 2026 (open until filled) 

About the Institute 

The Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute (J-BJI) was established in 2016 through a strategic partnership between Jinan University (China) and the University of Birmingham (UK). Approved by the Ministry of Education of China, J-BJI delivers English-medium programmes and promotes international collaboration in teaching and research. 

The Institute currently enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate students and will soon launch new postgraduate programmes in Statistical Data Science, Bioinformatics, and Healthcare Data Science in collaboration with the University of Birmingham. 

Research Environment 

J-BJI is establishing the Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Research Centre for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, which will serve as a platform for high-level research collaboration in mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, and data science. 

The Centre aims to foster interdisciplinary research, attract outstanding scholars worldwide, and build an internationally visible research community supported by strong collaboration between Jinan University and the University of Birmingham. 

Position 

The Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. 

Areas of interest include:

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Probability and Mathematical Statistics
• Applied Statistics
• Operations Research
• Interdisciplinary areas related to Mathematics 

Exceptional candidates in related areas are also encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading international journals
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English
• Supervise students and contribute to academic development of the Institute
• Participate in research collaboration and academic service 

Qualifications 

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Evidence of strong research potential or an established research record
• Ability to teach effectively in English 

Salary and Benefits 

The Institute offers a competitive international compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

The package may include:

• Competitive salary
• Research start-up funding
• Housing or relocation support
• Eligibility for national and regional talent programmes
• Additional research and teaching support 

Application Procedure 

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching Statement
5. Three reference letters (to be sent directly by referees) 

Applications and enquiries should be sent to: 

Dr. Zujian Wu

Email: zujian.wu@jnu.edu.cn

Informal enquiries are welcome.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.