About us

Founded in 2018, Westlake University is a new type of non-profit research-oriented university in Hangzhou, China, supported by public and private funding. Preceded by the Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Westlake University is creating a stimulating, world-class environment for research and education in science, engineering and technology, and life sciences.

The School of Engineering (SOE) at Westlake University (Westlake) is seeking to fill multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in all ranks. We seek candidates with research interests in but not limited to the following areas.

Link to Westlake University Homepage: https://en.westlake.edu.cn/

Link to School of Engineering Homepage: https://en-soe.westlake.edu.cn/

Department of Electronic and Information Engineering

Electronic and Information Engineering has always been the driving force for the development of our modern information technology society and is the foundation of most advanced technologies. The design and tests of Integrated circuits (ICs) are one of the most representative intellectual achievements of Electronic and Information Engineering which incorporate interdisciplinary science and engineering fields such as material, device, electronic and optic components. The integration of fluid, structural, mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, power, control, acoustic, and artificial intelligence into intelligent equipment is another achievement in this field.

The Department of Electronic and Information Engineering at Westlake University is committed to lead research activities in the following main areas:

1. Optics, Photonics and Optoelectronics
2. Micro- and Nano-fabrication Technologies
3. Microelectronics and Telecommunications
4. Electronic and Energy Devices
5. Intelligent Equipments and Systems

In all these main areas, our research programs and projects include various stages of original contributions and impactful innovations, such as theory, modeling, simulation, nanofabrication, assembly, test, validation, in vitro and in vivo experiments, clinical tests when applied, and project management.

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Research in the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program focuses on the design and creation of new materials, the understanding of their structure-properties-functions relationship and applying our discoveries for the well-being of the society, such as through advanced manufacturing, new materials and their use in electronics, energy, sustainability, healthcare, and public health.

Driven by curiosity, the excitement of discovery and a sense of commitment to the society, members in the MSE community conduct frontier research connecting fundamental science with engineering to create enabling technologies. MSE faculty members have diverse intellectual background and extensive research and education experience from other world-class institutes, which they leverage to enhance learning experience and bring the best out of the students. 

MSE is interdisciplinary in nature, and naturally collaborates with other engineering disciplines as well as physical, biological and life sciences. Below are some examples of our research areas. 

1. Metals
2. Ceramics
3. Biomaterials
4. AI+Materials 

Department of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major driving engine in modern scientific and social developments and a technological cornerstone of our future life. It will continue to reshape multi-facets of scientific and technological research and development and foster emerging transitions in a broad range of intellectual and commercial realms.

The AI Department is committed to conducting innovative research in three major categories:

1. AI Fundamentals: machine learning, deep learning, data science;
2. AI Core Applications: computer vision, natural language processing, speech processing, robot learning and systems, data mining, visualization, XR;
3. AI+ Cross-disciplinaries: life science, biomedicine, others. 

We are dedicated to achieving influential innovations in theories and applications of these research fields. In addition to scientific research leadership, we also emphasize undergraduate and graduate education, with the goal of cultivating the next generation of global leaders through inspiring research problems to motivate their professional development.

Center for Advanced Engineering Sciences and Technology

The Center for Advanced Engineering Sciences and Technology (CAEST) combines the strengths of biological, biomedical, chemical, environmental, and mechanical engineering to tackle complex global challenges through integrated research and education. Our mission is to foster a collaborative environment that bridges engineering, life sciences, and environmental stewardship, driving innovative solutions for a healthier, sustainable, and technologically advanced future.

By combining fundamental sciences with advanced engineering principles, we aim to pioneer cutting-edge technologies across various domains, including biological and mechanical systems, biomedicine, sustainable materials, and environmental management. The center is dedicated to nurturing future leaders with a strong foundation in interdisciplinary problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity, empowering them to lead advancements across diverse fields that impact society and the environment.

Key Areas:

1. Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Energy Systems and CO₂ Capture, Utilization
2. Complex Earth Systems, Global Change, Planetary Health and Carbon Neutrality Strategy 
3. Biomaterials, Bioelectronics, Neuroengineering, and Computational Medicine 
4. Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and Dynamics 

The School of Engineering has 94 faculty in the abovementioned Departments and Center, including 16 Chair Professors, 20 Tenured Professors and Associate Professors, 57 Tenure-Track Assistant Professors and Associate Professors, and 1 Westlake Fellows. The SOE has approximately 500 graduate students and 17 undergraduate students. We have the following facilities: (1) Biomedical Research Core Facilities; (2) Laboratory Animal Resource Center; (3) Westlake Center for Micro/Nano Fabrication; (4) Westlake University High Performance Center; (5) Instrumentation and Service Center for Physical Sciences; (6) Instrumentation and Service Center for Molecular Sciences.

Faculty members are expected to initiate and sustain a vigorous research program. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and service endeavors.

How to apply

To apply, please create a candidate profile and send an Email to: [email protected] (Email Title: Name +Department/Center) or submit your application via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/95472. The application package should include a) Cover letter, b) Curriculum vitae (your up-to-date CV with publication list), c) Statement of research and teaching summary and research proposal (3-5 pages in total), all in one single pdf file.

Candidates for tenure-track positions must provide names and contact information for three letters of reference in the application file or arrange three letters of reference to be sent by referees directly to [email protected].

Candidates for tenured positions must have achieved national and international recognition for their scholarship, selected candidates will be contacted to provide reference letters.

At the time of appointment, applicants must hold an earned doctorate in an appropriate field. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. The evaluation of applications by the Department/Center will be initiated immediately once the application files are complete.

Review of applications will start upon receipt and will continue until the positions are filled. For exceptional applicants recommended by the Department/Center, we will schedule interviews immediately.

This advertisement is valid, and positions remain open until filled. For any questions concerning the application process, please send an email to [email protected].