1. Introduction of the Fund
The Research Fund of International Young Scientists was set up by the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2021. It aims at attracting overseas young scholars (including non-Chinese talents) who have fine achievements in natural science and engineering field back to (work in) China and facilitate their growth.
2. Required Qualifications
a. Abiding by the laws and regulations the People's Republic of China, having good research ethics, and being good practitioner of the spirit of science.
b. Born after September 1st, 1980.
c. With a PhD degree.
d. With main research areas of natural science, or engineering etc.
e. Having obtained a formal teaching or research position in an overseas university, research institute or R&D branch of enterprises prior to April 30, 2021, plus above 36 consecutive months of working experience; Requirements of working years can be relaxed for applicants with outstanding achievements.
f. Having obtained research or technical achievements recognized by peer scholars, plus the potential to become a leader in his/her field.
g. With no full-time work position in China or starting to work in China after September 1, 2019. Successful applicants are required to resign from their overseas job and work full-time in China for 3 years or longer.
3. Scholarly Areas
1. Biomedical Sciences (ZJU-UoE Institute): stem cells, aging and regenerative medicine, infection and immunology, bio-informatics and medical informatics, and other biomedical areas.
2. Engineering (ZJU-UIUC Institute): computer science, advanced communication, networking，artificial intelligence, electrical engineering and electronics, mechanical engineering and advanced manufacturing, robotics, Nano technology, and civil and environmental engineering.
3. Fintech (ZIBS): digital economy and FinTech, new industry and technology management, international economics and finance, Chinese business study.
4. Work and Living Conditions
ZJU International Campus upholds the University’s tradition of valuing our faculty and are committed to promoting their career development. We continue to optimize the campus academic environment, implement support policies, and offer internationally competitive work and living facilities.
1. Academic environment: Open and inclusive research environment and international education conditions, and a collegial internationalized faculty. Potential joint appointment between ZJU and our partnering universities (UoE, UIUC etc.) after evaluation.
2. Open Positions: Tenure-track associate professor or assistant professor.
3. Remuneration and awards: Annual salary of 400,000-750,000 RMB Yuan in line with qualifications, plus awards.
4. Research support: Besides 1-3million yuan of project fund granted by NSFC, the International Campus provide 2-4million yuan of start-up research fund plus strong support for allocation of doctor/master students and postdoctoral positions. The Campus is a bilingual campus with efficient administrative and service structure.
5. Housing arrangement: Rental of fully furnished apartment，or purchase of an on-campus Hainashire townhouse/apartment for eligible tenured/tenure-track faculty.
6. Other support: Relocating allowance; enrollment of children in preferred local schools, and assistance in seeking employment opportunities for spouse. Fine medical services provided by the two branch sections of the affiliated hospitals of ZJU in the neighborhood of the Campus. Recommendation and assistance in application of “Talent programs” at all levels.
5. How to apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit a PDF document with personal profile, study and work experience, main academic achievements, research projects granted, as well as publications, patents, and awards. Send the application to the corresponding institute and copy to the Campus HR by March 22, 2021. Please put “Research Fund of International Young Scientists” in the “subject” line of your email. Contact information is listed below.
We will contact eligible applicants and follow up on your application. You are also most welcome to contact us for further information.
Contacts:
Campus HR: Ms. Heyu Hong, hr@intl.zju.edu.cn, +86 571 87572111;
ZJU-UoE Institute (biomedical Sciences): Ms. Xinyi YANG at Xinyi_yang@zju.edu.cn,
+86 571 87572816
ZJU-UIUC Institute (engineering): Ms.Xiufang Jin at zjuihr@zju.edu.cn, +86 571
8757 2520
International Business School (Fintech): Ms. Lin ZHU at zhulinzl@zju.edu.cn, +86 571 87572366
Introduction of the International Campus, Zhejiang University
ZJU International Campus is a strategic initiative of Zhejiang University. Our guiding principle of partnering and establishing joint institutes with world-class universities has resulted in collaboration of global and interdisciplinary distinctions. To date, two leading joint institutes in China have been successfully launched with the University of Edinburgh (the ZJU-UoE Institute) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (the ZJU-UIUC Institute). In addition, we have established the Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS). The International Campus’ innovative and successful model of global education cooperation was highly endorsed in the Outline of the Integrated Development of the Yangtze River Delta, a government document jointly issued by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council in May, 2019.
In line with the accepted practice and working procedures of our partner universities, ZJU International Campus applies a comprehensive tenure system, which has attracted dozens of renowned scholars and outstanding young scientists from more than ten countries in the world. To pursue excellence in research, the Campus has set up the International Joint Innovation Center, incorporating the strengths of provincial and national laboratories including the Joint International Research Center for Advanced Photonics (Ministry of Education), the China-Portugal Joint Innovation Center for Advanced Materials among others. Furthermore, the Haining International Center of Zhejiang Intellectual Property Exchange Center, located at the campus, takes as its mission to promote deep integration of university research and the industry.
ZJU International Campus is located in Haining, a city with convenient transportation, rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. To advance development, we warmly welcome highly qualified scholars around the world to join in our journey toward high-quality cross-border education and research excellence.
For more information, please visit:
ZJU International Campus: https://www.intl.zju.edu.cn/en
ZJU-UoE Institute: http://zje.intl.zju.edu.cn/zje/home/index
ZJU-UIUC Institute: https://zjui.intl.zju.edu.cn/en
International Business School: http://zibs.intl.zju.edu.cn/eng/
