Global Recruitment of Scientific and Technological Leaders at Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences (RCEES, CAS)

1. A brief introduction to RCEES, CAS

RCEES, CAS, formerly the Institute of Environmental Chemistry of Chinese Academy of Sciences founded in 1975, is the first comprehensive research institution engaged in research on eco-environmental science and technology in China.

Currently there are 550 staff in RCEES, including 5 academicians. There are 11 research departments or laboratories including 3 state key laboratories, 1 national engineering research center, and 8 departments for administration or management and other sections.

We sincerely welcome leading researchers worldwide to join RCEES！

2. Recruiting positions

Scientific and technological leaders

2.1 Key research areas

Environmental chemistry, environmental big data, environmental health, nanomaterials, environmental catalysis & energy catalysis, water environment simulation and restoration, drinking water security, smart water management, regional ecology, urban ecology, soil microorganisms, wastewater treatment and resource recovery, environmental biotechnology, environmental biology, air pollution control technology, solid waste disposal, environmental behavior and molecular toxicity mechanisms of chemicals, environmental science and engineering, chemistry, ecology, microbiology, atmospheric science, soil science, and other related fields.

2.2 Job responsibilities

Candidates should accurately grasp disciplinary trends and development directions, focus on strategic planning and forward-looking research initiatives, lead and undertake major national-level scientific research/engineering projects, lead the team to conduct internationally competitive scientific and technological innovation, achieve significant and high-impact results, or resolve critical core technical challenges.

2.3 Basic requirements

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree, be generally under 50 years old, and have experience as a professor at a well-known scientific research institution, university or hold equivalent experience. Exceptionally talented overseas individuals holding an associate professor position or equivalent qualification may also be considered.

The candidate must have:

l  High-level research expertise and robust innovation capacity

l  Internationally acclaimed academic accomplishments

l  Substantial influence in domestic and international academia

l  Proven leadership in coordinating collaborative research teams

3. Support and benefits

l  We support applicants applying for the National Talent Project and the CAS Talent Program (Class A).

l  Successful candidates will be appointed as Professor and PhD Supervisor, with dedicated research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.

l  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to establish an independent research group and will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits.

l  Successful candidates selected for National Talent Project and the CAS Talent Program (Class A) will receive up to RMB 10 million in research funding (disbursed over 3 years), and RMB 2 million in settlement subsidies.

l  Office and laboratory space in the new campus, along with temporary transitional housing.

l  Assistance with spouse's residency permit application and children's school enrollment.

Additional terms are negotiable in writing or in person, with tailored support packages available for exceptional candidates/teams.