Faculty/Researcher/Postdoc Fellow, Carbon Science and Technology

Jiangmen Laboratory of Carbon Science and Technology (JCL) invites applications for positions of Principal Researcher (PI)/Postdoc Researcher positions in research areas of (1) Silicon energy power system; (2) Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS); (3) Energy Storage; (4) Ecosystem carbon accounting and fixation, carbon data analytics and zero-emission system design; (5) Carbon capture and industrial utilization; (6) Climate change policy and finance.

Jiangmen Laboratory of Carbon Science and Technology (JCL) is jointly founded by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) and Jiangmen Municipal Government. It orients research and development to national strategic targets of decarbonization, climate change and mitigation. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was established in 1991 and ranked 40^th in the 2023 QS World University Ranking. With two campuses in Hong Kong and Guangzhou (opened in 2022), HKUST promotes cross-disciplinary research, education and innovation in areas of strategic significance.

Located in a most vibrant region of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) in south China, HKUST(GZ)-JCL aims to attract the most talented scientists to tackle the grand challenges facing humanity by pursuing cutting-edge research in partnership with leading scientists. The awardees will receive globally competitive support with an annual stipend, including a basic salary and living allowances with medical insurance and pension. More benefits of equivalent amount may be available to eligible candidates meeting additional requirements. The exact amount of the stipend is determined based on individual qualifications and subject to related policies. Excellent living and working environment with experimental and computation facilities are provided to all fellows. Each awardee will receive start-up funding.

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Research Areas：

1. Silicon energy power system；
2. New energy storage technology;
3. Ecological carbon sink, carbon accounting and carbon resource utilization technology；
4. Carbon capture and storage；
5. Carbon capture and industrial utilization；
6. Carbon policy and planning design.

Job requirements:

1. Candidates are expected to be employed at the HKUST(GZ)-JCL in Jiangmen city, Guangdong Province, China;
2. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree with demonstrated achievement in research in climate and carbon science, chemical engineering, materials science, technology, policy, finance, agriculture, ecology and related fields;   
3. Working languages are English and Chinese;
4. Ability to work independently, with a sense of responsibility and teamwork spirit.

Positions:

Principal Researcher (PI), Associate Researcher, Assistant Researcher, Postdoctoral Fellow.

Salary and treatment:

1. Provide world’s leading generous remuneration (annual salary system with flexible adjustment) and additional government allowance or subsidies;
2. Provide sufficient scientific research funds and equipment, set up scientific research support teams, and issue corresponding subsidies and performance rewards according to candidate’s work ability and contribution;
3. Encourage candidates to apply for national talent projects and talent projects at all levels in Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province to obtain subsidies and benefits;
4. Provide assistance for children’s schooling, housing and other living conditions.

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV with a list of publications, research plan, published articles (5 representatives), 3 letters of recommendation (OR referee name and contact information) and any other documents that can indicate candidate’s research ability to the following email: hr@hkustgz-jcl.ac.cn, the email subject should be: "XXX Area + apply for jobs + name". Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a research proposal. All personal data collected will be treated with strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only.