Recruitment of Executive Director for the Center on Frontiers of Computing Studies (CFCS), Peking University

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Hopcroft Faculty Kuan Cheng Xu Chu Xiaotie Deng Hao Dong Tiejun Huang Shaofeng Jiang Yuqing Kong Tongyang Li Tianren Liu He Wang Ruosong Wang Yizhou Wang Xiao Yuan Visiting Chair Professors Lenore Blum Manuel Blum Silvio Micali Visiting Faculty Jing Chen Haifeng Zhang Ye Zhu Postdocs Qiming Ding Yiming Huang Weian Li Xiaogang Li Haoyu Sun Bujiao Wu Yuan Yao Yumeng Zeng Ting Zhang Xiaoming Zhang Qian Zuo Visiting Scholars Graduate Students 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Alumni 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 Staff Join us Executive Director, Center on Frontiers of Computing Studies (CFCS), Peking University Time : 2025-12-16 Source : Author : The Center on Frontiers of Computing Studies (CFCS) at Peking University is a pioneering initiative co-founded by Turing Award laureate Professor John Hopcroft and Professor Wen Gao. The Center is dedicated to pursuing global excellence in both research and education. It fosters a world-class research environment focused on innovation and scholarly impact, and is deeply engaged in the “Turing Class,” an elite undergraduate program designed to cultivate the next generation of computer scientists with strong foundations in theory and practice. To lead CFCS into its next phase of strategic growth and international prominence, Peking University now invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director. We seek an accomplished scholar and visionary administrator capable of providing strategic direction and operational oversight to advance the Center’s mission across both research and education. Qualifications And Experience Peking University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, with a distinguished scholarly record commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor at a leading global university or an equivalent position in a world-renowned research institution. Ideal candidates will possess an international reputation for research excellence, a demonstrated commitment to education and mentoring, and the vision and leadership ability to guide the Center’s strategic development and enhance its global impact. To Apply Please submit the following materials in a single PDF file to [email protected]: A cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications A complete curriculum vitae Names and contact information for three professional references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Executive Director, Center on Frontiers of Computing Studies (CFCS), Peking University Time : 2025-12-16 Source : Author : The Center on Frontiers of Computing Studies (CFCS) at Peking University is a pioneering initiative co-founded by Turing Award laureate Professor John Hopcroft and Professor Wen Gao. The Center is dedicated to pursuing global excellence in both research and education. It fosters a world-class research environment focused on innovation and scholarly impact, and is deeply engaged in the “Turing Class,” an elite undergraduate program designed to cultivate the next generation of computer scientists with strong foundations in theory and practice. To lead CFCS into its next phase of strategic growth and international prominence, Peking University now invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director. We seek an accomplished scholar and visionary administrator capable of providing strategic direction and operational oversight to advance the Center’s mission across both research and education. Qualifications And Experience Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, with a distinguished scholarly record commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor at a leading global university or an equivalent position in a world-renowned research institution. Ideal candidates will possess an international reputation for research excellence, a demonstrated commitment to education and mentoring, and the vision and leadership ability to guide the Center’s strategic development and enhance its global impact. To Apply Please submit the following materials in a single PDF file to [email protected]: A cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications A complete curriculum vitae Names and contact information for three professional references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Executive Director will provide strategic direction and operational oversight to advance the Center's mission in research and education. This includes leading the Center into its next phase of strategic growth and enhancing its international prominence.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field with a scholarly record equivalent to a tenured full professor at a leading global university. An international reputation for research excellence and demonstrated leadership ability are required.

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• Strategic Leadership
• Academic Administration
• Research Excellence
• Mentoring
• Operational Oversight
• Computer Science Research
• Strategic Planning

• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Science & Research
• Technology

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 8, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive