ABOUT US

Westlake University is a non-profit, research-oriented university founded by leading scientists and supported by both public and private funding. Located in Hangzhou, one of China’s most vibrant innovation hubs, the University is committed to advancing fundamental and frontier research, fostering interdisciplinary integration, and cultivating future leaders in science and technology.

With two campuses now in full operation, Westlake University offers a dynamic research environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong institutional backing for research initiatives. An internationally aligned tenure-track and tenured faculty system provides clear and predictable career pathways, empowering scholars to pursue ambitious research and achieve professional growth.

Comprising the School of Science, the School of Engineering, the School of Life Sciences, and the School of Medicine, the institution fosters an open, diverse, and globally oriented academic ecosystem dedicated to original inquiry and long-term scholarly impact.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Faculty Positions are open at four distinct ranks: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor.

Each faculty member will receive an internationally competitive salary and a fringe benefits package that includes a generous housing option, a high-end medical care plan for the entire family,  generous retirement pension, and schooling assistance for children.

Each faculty member is provided with an internationally competitive start-up package that includes long-term and sufficient research funds, ample laboratory space, excellent equipment and research support. Stable financial support safeguards every research project that is designed to push the envelope of human knowledge.

The research disciplines include, but are not limited to: all major branches of engineering, life sciences, medicine, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and interdisciplinary fields. For more information, please visit:  https://en.westlake.edu.cn/

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please send the following application documents in PDF format to talents@westlake.edu.cn

- Cover Letter

- Curriculum Vitae & your up-to-date CV with publication list

- Statement of Research Summary and Research Proposal (3-5 pages)

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

For junior candidates who apply to tenure-track positions, 3 letters of reference should be arranged to be sent by referees directly to talents@westlake.edu.cn.

CONTACTS

Office of Human Resources, Westlake University

Yungu Campus Address: 600 Dunyu Road, Sandun Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310030, CHINA

Yunqi Campus Address: 18 Shilongshan Road, Cloud Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310024, CHINA

Review of applications will start upon receipt and will continue until the positions are filled. 

For exceptional applicants recommended by the faculty search committee, we will schedule interviews immediately.