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<span style="color:#111111;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span class="ke-content-forecolor" style="color:#337FE5;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;"><strong>The first message:</strong></span></span>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Post-doctoral fellow
position in Institute of Ocean Research (Peking University)</span></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">The Institute of Ocean Research is a research
institute in the Peking University dedicated
to provide a platform for collaborative ocean research across disciplines and
interdisciplinary education. The institute is supported by the extraordinary
academic resources from multiple departments and colleges of the university. It
is thus convenient to exploit the strength of fundamental research and take
advantage of multi-disciplinary subjects related to marine science in Peking
University, including marine science, marine engineering, marine humanity and
social science, and maritime strategy. The institute places great emphasis on
cultivating our students to become leading marine scientists with global
competence, and on promoting communications and connections with scientists worldwide
in various fields of marine research.</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">The Institute is now seeking to hire creative,
self-motivated postdoctoral research fellows to work on the fields related to
marine physical science, marine life science, and marine management. The ideal
candidate is able work independently but is also expected to be able to collaborate
with investigators of varied training experience. The Post-Doctoral Fellow is a
two to three year appointment involving research that is directed by an investigator (a list of
investigators can be found at
https://ocean.pku.edu.cn/english/PEOPLE1/Faculty/Faculty_A_Z.htm). Postdoctoral
fellows also have opportunities to apply for independent funding including NSFC
and advance to independence through a variety of programs across campus.</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;"><u><strong><em>Qualifications</em></strong></u></span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">1. Ph.D. degree in marine science (physical
oceanography, ocean biogeochemistry, marine physics and engineering, marine
biology, marine medicine, marine chemistry, maritime
strategy or related fields).</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">2. Demonstrated
ability to solve complex problems and ability to design and execute a research
plan with minimal supervision.</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">3. Ability to manage
multiple tasks/projects and negotiate timelines.</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">4. Demonstrated
ability to produce peer-reviewed journal publications.</span>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;"><em><u>Duties
and Responsibilities</u></em>: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">The ideal candidate will work to
develop a research project aligned with the overall goals of the team.
Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments, analyzing data,
contributing to the writing of grants and manuscripts, and aiding in oversight
of more junior team members.</span>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;"><em><u>Salary
and Benefits</u></em>: </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">The salary for the post-doctoral
position is no less than RMB 300,000 per annum and commensurate with
qualifications. Annual medical benefits will also be available. The institute will
assist the candidates apply for prestigious fellowships such as Peking
University Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship (</span><span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="http://postdocs.pku.edu.cn/tzgg/d43685bfe0d74ef8a87a8252cf708023.htm">http://postdocs.pku.edu.cn/tzgg/d43685bfe0d74ef8a87a8252cf708023.htm</a></span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">).</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Interested applicants
should send a form of single pdf containing (1) a cover letter describing your
research goals, interest and motivation, (2) a recent curriculum vitae (CV)
including publications, and (3) contact details of two referees (one of which
should be Ph.D. supervisor) to the institute office (</span><span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="mailto:pkuocean@pku.edu.cn"><b>pkuocean@pku.edu.cn</b></a></span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">).</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">The institute thanks
applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for
interviews will be notified of the application result.</span>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Tenure-Track
Faculty Positions</span></b><b></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";">The Institute of Ocean Research of Peking University
(PKUIOR) invites applicants for 4 tenure-track faculty positions in the fields
below:</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">● </span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Ocean Sciences</span></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">● </span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Ocean Engineering and technology</span></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">● </span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Marine Pharmacology</span></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">● </span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Maritime Law and strategy</span><span></span></b>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Job
Requirements</span></u></i></b><b><i><u></u></i></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Applicants
for tenure-track faculty positions are expected to possess a PhD degree,
postdoc research experience, a demonstrated record of outstanding research
accomplishments in above research fields. </span><span></span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Outstanding
senior applicants can also be considered for tenured Associate and Full
Professor positions.</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">The
positions remain open until positions are filled.</span>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Application
materials</span></u></i></b><b><i><u></u></i></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Interested applicants should apply with:</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">1. Cover Letter</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">2. Resume</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">3. Teaching and Research Statement</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">4. Email addresses of three references</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">The
Institute of Ocean Research is an independent institute at Peking University
(PKU), dedicated to providing a platform for global ocean research
collaboration. Focusing on the study of marine science, marine engineering, marine
humanity & social science, maritime strategy, we exploit the strength of
fundamental research and take advantage of the multi-disciplinary subjects of
Peking University. Also, the Institute and PKU place great emphasis on
cultivating students to become leading marine scientists with global
competence. </span><span></span>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Contacts</span></u></i></b>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Applications should be sent to:</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Ms. WANG</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";">E-mail: pkuocean@pku.edu.cn</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Address: Leo KoGuan Building, Room 511, Peking
University, Beijing, China 100871</span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Website: </span><span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="https://ocean.pku.edu.cn/english.htm">https://ocean.pku.edu.cn/english.htm</a></span></span></span> <span></span>
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<span style="color:#333333;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;">Yuxia </span><span style="color:#333333;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;">Wang </span>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:14px;">Administrator, Peking University Institute of Ocean Research</span>
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