Embracing Diverse Disciplines, Shaping the Future Global Recruitment Notice of International Campus, Zhejiang University

The International Campus, Zhejiang University is a strategic initiative of ZJU and is a successful model of the open-up endeavor of Chinese higher education. By working closely with world-class universities, bringing together leading scholars, and attracting advanced educational resources, the International Campus has formed two most striking features of “international” and “interdisciplinary”. It has set up 3 leading institutes, namely the ZJU-UoE Institute (jointly with the University of Edinburgh), the ZJU-UIUC Institute (jointly with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), and the Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) and 10 international research centers including the joint center for advanced photonics and the joint center for functional polymers etc. So far, the International Campus has established comprehensive cooperative partnerships with over 30 top universities and research institutes across the world.

 The International Campus is endowed with superb living and work conditions with an open and inclusive culture. Its faculty come from 14 countries and over 40% of them are non-Chinese. Above 20% of the students are overseas students from more than 70 countries. Over 95% of the faculty of the Campus have international work or study experience. 

 The International Campus is situated in Haining, Zhejiang Province. It is at the heartland of Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, 100 km to the west of Shanghai and 60 km to the east of Hangzhou (30 mins by inter-city train). With over 3,000 years of history, Haining is rich with culture heritage, and abounds in historic figures and natural beauties. The Haining Tide is famous throughout the world. 

The International Campus welcomes applications for

Haina Top Scholars

Scholars with the capacity to lead the development of the relevant discipline and with great international impact, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Engineering, academicians of advanced countries, winners of international awards or equivalent.

Haina Leading Scholars
Scholars with the capacity to significantly promote the development of the relevant disciplines and with international impact, including winners of National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars Fund or equivalent.

Haina Young Scholars

Scholars with the potential to become leaders in relevant disciplines, including winners of Science Fund for Outstanding Youth or equivalent.

Postdoctoral Researchers

Having obtained a PhD degree in related areas from renowned universities; Good research potential and capability; high standard of ethics and academic integrity. Under 35 years of age.

 Hiring Institutes/School:

Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE)http://zje.intl.zju.edu.cn/ZJE

Recruiting Areas: Stem cells, aging and regenerative medicine, infection and immunology, bio-informatics and medical informatics, and other biomedical areas.

Zhejiang University- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) https://zjui.intl.zju.edu.cn/en) ZJUI

Recruiting Areas: Computer science, electrical and electronic, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics and mathematics science disciplines.

Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) (https://zibs.zju.edu.cn/eng/)ZIBS-en

Recruiting Areas: Digital economy & FinTech, new industry & technology management, international economics & finance.

Work and Living Conditions

 Haina Top Scholars

(1) Tenured full professorship of ZJU;

(2) Internationally competitive salary in accordance with Qiushi Chair Professors (ZJU) standard;

(3) Start-up fund of 8 million+ yuan and 300+ of lab and office space  for scholars in experimental areas;

(4) Support for research team building, including assistance in PI recruitment, and uncapped number of postdocs and PhD candidates;

(5) Joint appointment between ZJU and our partnering universities (UoE, UIUC etc.) after evaluation

(6) Rental of a fully-furnished apartment, plus purchase of an on-campus Hainshire townhouse/apartment at a preferential rate.

Haina Leading Scholars

(1) Tenured full professorship of ZJU;

(2) Internationally competitive salary in accordance with Qiushi Distinguished Professors (ZJU) standard;

(3) Start-up fund of 5 million+ yuan and 200+ of lab and office space for scholars in experimental areas;

(4) Support for research team building, including assistance in PI recruitment, and uncapped number of postdocs; Minimum one PhD student recruitment quota per year in the first three years;

(5) Joint appointment between ZJU and our partnering universities (UoE, UIUC etc.) after evaluation

(6) Rental of a fully-furnished apartment, plus purchase of an on-campus Hainshire townhouse/apartment at a preferential rate.

Haina Young Scholars

(1) Tenured associate professorship, or tenure-track associate professorship or assistant professorship of ZJU;

(2) Annual salary of 500,000 + yuan commensurate with qualifications;

(3) Start-up fund of 3 million+ yuan for assistant professors and 4 million + yuan for associate professor, sufficient lab and office space according to research needs;

(4) Assistance in application of talent programs and research fund via the University and municipal departments, and provision of matching fund;

(5) One PhD student recruitment quota per year in the first three years;

(6) Joint appointment between ZJU and our partnering universities (UoE, UIUC etc.) after evaluation;

(7) Rental of a fully-furnished apartment, plus purchase of an on-campus Hainshire apartment at a preferential rate.

Postdoctoral Researchers

(1) Academic environment: International and multidisciplinary research environment. Leading supervisor team from home and abroad. 

(2) Remuneration: Annual salary of RMB 400,000 yuan+ for qualified applicants jointly provided by the institute/school and Haining municipal government, plus 200,000 yuan of start-up fund.

(3) Grant Application: Recommendation application of the National Innovation Grant for Postdocs and matching fund will be provided for successful applicants.

(4) Career development: Recommendation to tenure/tenure-track position at ZJU upon completion of postdoctoral work. Eligible for Haining local employment support of 300,000 yuan total in three years, plus cash subsidy equivalent to 40  of first housing purchased locally.

How to Apply 

Positions remain open until filled. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter (with contact information), CV, teaching and research statement, and 3 reference information by email. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by relevant institute. 

ZJU-UoE Institute:

Ms. YANG at Xinyi_yang@zju.edu.cn,  +86 571 87572816

ZJU-UIUC Institute:

Ms. GOU at zjuihr@zju.edu.cn,  +86 571 8757 2520

International Business School: 

Ms. ZHU at zhulinzl@zju.edu.cn, +86 571 87572366

 For more information, please visit  https://www.intl.zju.edu.cn/en

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