Posted by Chia-Hsien Lin | April 30, 2025 | Employment Opportunities

The Department of Space Science and Engineering at National Central University (NCU) in Taiwan invites applicants for one to two tenure track position at the assistant professor level or higher, which will be effective February 1, 2026. The research in our department includes space physics (including aeronomy, ionospheric, and magnetospheric physics, heliophysics, planetary science, space plasmas, and space weather) and astronautical engineering (including spacecraft components, scientific payloads, spacecraft subsystems, spacecraft and ground support systems engineering, radar systems, astrodynamics, global navigation satellite systems, and related fields).

Qualifications: The applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree from an accredited university in a related field, such as aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, space science, or physics. The applicants should have a track record of formulating, executing, and publishing independent research recognized on a global level, and have the ability to secure external funding and build global partnerships. The applicants are expected to serve on departmental and university committees, and teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels, in English for certain classes. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is considered a plus. The earliest date of appointment is February 1, 2026, but may be adjusted to later dates if required.

How to Apply: To apply, please provide a portfolio containing the following information:
1. Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including resume, photograph, contact information, earliest starting date, and starting position level.
2. Copy of a government issued identification document, such as a passport or national identification card, showing date of birth and place of birth. Taiwan nationals are requested to provide address of household registration.
3. Proof of graduate education, including copies of doctoral diploma and dissertation, masters and PhD level transcripts, and Ministry of Education teaching certificate (if available). Documents from non-Taiwan institutions must be authenticated by the nearest overseas mission of Taiwan (ROC) as listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://www.mofa.gov.tw/en).
4. List of publications over the past 5 years, including one first author paper selected as the applicant’s representative work.
5. Statement of planned research and its relation to the future development of the Department.
6. Teaching Statement, describing potential undergraduate and graduate classes, as well as syllabi for the planned courses.
7. At least two letters of recommendation. References from the applicant’s doctoral advisor are especially encouraged.

https://www.ncu.edu.tw/en/events/show.php?num=18954