Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China

The Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) invites applications for a number of postdoctoral positions. USTC is among the few top-ranked universities in China and is committed to provide strong support for postdoctoral researchers. Successful applicants are expected to specialize in one of the following domains: environmental engineering/science, water/wastewater treatment, resource recovery, advanced oxidation processes, electrochemical wastewater treatment, materials synthesis and characterization, chemical engineering.  

The annual salary of the position is from 200,000 to 250,000 CNY, depending on qualifications. Exceptional candidates will be also considered for the Distinguished University Fellowship, which carries a salary top-up of 50,000 to 150,000 CNY per year. Generous international travel funding will be provided, and the postdoc is also entitled to various university benefits, including social and health insurances, housing and childcare subsidies, etc. (With the housing subsidies, it costs less than 1000 CNY/month to rent a 1-bedroom apartment just outside the campus.) Non-Chinese citizens are also encouraged to apply for the CAS-TWAS Fellowship (http://www.fellowship.cas.cn/dms/aonline/1958.jhtml).

Applicants of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. degree in astronomy, physics or a related discipline is a prerequisite for commencing the position. Successful applicants will work with one or more of the faculty members listed on the above website. Applicants are encouraged to directly contact the faculty for more about the stipend, the research duties and specific requirements. The initial appointment is two years, but may be extended to up to 6 additional years (rank promoted to non-tenure Research Associate Professor) contingent on performance and funding. Tenure promotion to associate or full professor is possible for candidates with outstanding performance.

To apply, please prepare a CV/resume, a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and arrange for at least three letters of reference. All these documents are to be sent to Prof. Changyong Zhang by email (changyongzhang@ustc.edu.cn), with the subject "USTC Postdoc Application/Your Name". The positions remain open until filled, but for full consideration.