The Department of Physical Oceanography (DPO) at Xiamen University (XMU) invites applications for full-time tenured faculty positions. The rank of the appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in physical oceanography or closely related fields is required on the date of appointment. We seek physical oceanographers who study fundamental aspects of ocean dynamics. The applicants' tools and methods may be theoretical, computational or observational, with potential to establish vigorous research programs grounded in geophysical fluid dynamics. The specific focus of the applicants? research may be on any natural geophysical scale, from micro-scale turbulent mixing to global ocean circulation and climate. Applicants with interdisciplinary view and interests are particularly welcomed, and are expected to effectively interact with a broad range of colleagues within XMU, such as in the College of Ocean and Earth Sciences (http://coe.xmu.edu.cn/) and the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science (http://mel.xmu.edu.cn). The successful applicants should be willing to actively engage in both undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and service.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining research and teaching experience and interests, and the names and contact information of at least three references, to Dr. Zhiyu Liu (zyliu@xmu.edu.cn) or MS. Jun Fan (fj@xmu.edu.cn).

Xiamen University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes applications from outstanding persons of any race, gender and background.