Renmin University of China is seeking Dean of the School of Mathematics and Dean of the School of Chemistry and Life Resources globally. The details are as follows:

I. Introduction to the Schools

1. About the School of Mathematics

School of Mathematics, established in June 2018, offers a nationally first-class undergraduate program, a First-Level Discipline authorized to offer a doctoral degree program, and a post‑doctoral research station in Mathematics. The school has been approved to establish the Engineering Research Center for Financial Computing and Digital Engineering of the Ministry of Education. It comprises three academic divisions:  Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Department of Information and Computational Science, and Department of Financial Mathematics and Financial Computing.

2. About the School of Chemistry and Life Resources

School of Chemistry and Life Resources, established in April 2024, focuses on the dual disciplinary systems of organic and inorganic life resources, encompassing Chemistry and Environmental Science & Engineering. The School is home to four research institutes: the Institute of Resource Recycling and Protection, the Institute of Synthetic Resources, the Institute of Material Structure and Analysis, and the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering.

II. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the general requirements stipulated in the Regulations on Managing Leaders of Public Institutions of the People’s Republic of China and demonstrate political integrity, academic excellence, and outstanding leadership.

Candidates should firmly support the socialist system and leadership of the Communist Party of China; fully comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China; and have a genuine passion for education, strong dedication and teamwork spirit.

Candidates should own a doctoral degree and the title of full professor or equivalent title (including positions comparable to professor or senior researcher at universities or research institutes).

In principle, candidates should be under 55 years of age. Candidates should have original, systematic research and recognized academic achievements in relevant disciplines; have a broad international academic vision, significant global scholarly influence, and successful experience in building international research collaboration; and be familiar with cutting-edge trends in teaching and research worldwide.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in strategic leadership for disciplinary development; have extensive experience in educational administration, interdisciplinary coordination, and industry-academia-government innovation; and be capable to formulate strategic and innovative plans for disciplinary development and to steer frontier advances in new quality science and engineering.

Preference will be given to candidates who have chaired international academic organizations, led major national-level research platforms, or held leadership roles at top universities or research institutes worldwide.

III. Remuneration & Benefits

Renmin University of China will offer a highly competitive remuneration package commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, benchmarked against leading institutions in China.

IV. How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials to the Office of the Faculty Affairs of the CPC Committee of Renmin University of China (Office of the Talent Work Leadership Group) at talents@ruc.edu.cn. Please use the subject line: “Name + Application for Dean of School of Mathematics / School of Chemistry and Life Resources”.

Curriculum Vitae (educational background, professional experience, and major achievements);

Copies or verification of qualification, degree and professional title certificates, and employment verification;

List and evidence of representative achievements, including but not limited to papers, monographs, patents, technology transfers, policy advisory outputs, and industry standards;

Any other materials demonstrating academic, innovative, or managerial capabilities.

V. Application Deadline

The application deadline is 23:59, September 1st, 2025 (UTC+8)‎.

Renmin University of China sincerely welcomes outstanding scholars from around the globe to join us and promote the development &innovation of relevant disciplines.