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Researcher in Intelligent Molecule and Material Discovery

Employer
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Location
Hangzhou, China
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
12 Mar 2021

Job Details

Recruitment Program for Young Talent Plan

1. Introduction

ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center (HIC) is a world-class and future-oriented R&D center, jointly established by Zhejiang University and Hangzhou government. HIC’s mission is to build an open and collaborative international innovation hub in the Yangtze River Delta region that integrates chemistry, materials science, information technology, and life science. To build a world-class research team, the HIC has launched a new recruitment program: "Young Talent Plan”.

"Young Talent Plan – Intelligent Molecule and Material Discovery” program invites applicants for principal investigator positions in the Biological and Molecular Intelligent Manufacturing Institute. The institute is committed to tackling fundamental and technological challenges in the discovery of advanced molecules and materials for next-generation applications. The team will combine the state-of-the-art automated high-throughput experimentation facilities (ChemFoundry) and artificial intelligence to synergistically accelerate multidisciplinary research, including organic synthesis, functional polymers, porous materials for separation and catalysis, and process scale-up. Supported by the strong chemical industry in the Yangtze River Delta region, and the R&D capabilities of Zhejiang University, the Institute aims at becoming a world-leading innovation platform.

2. Research Areas

The institute aims at integrating high-throughput experimentation facilities and artificial intelligence to address grant challenges in medicine, specialty chemicals, functional polymers, and advanced materials. Applicants with the following research experience will be preferred, while other relevant areas will also be considered.

High-throughput experimentation technology (system integration, customized synthesis or analysis apparatus, and microfluidics);

Molecule or material design based on artificial intelligence (deep learning, natural language processing, knowledge graph, big data and cloud computing, computational chemistry, and molecular dynamics);

Small molecule synthesis;
Functional polymers;
Porous materials for separations;
Process simulation and scale-up. 

3. Qualifications 

  1. Strong research background, strong motivation in academic/technological career;
  2. Ph.D. degree awarded by a well-known university or research institute;
  3. Solid academic background and research experience in the field of chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, and computer science;
  4. Ability to conduct research work independently as PI;
  5. Letters of recommendation. Applicants recommended by academicians or internationally renowned experts will be considered in priority.

4. Offer packages

  1. Competitive salary, discussed individually;
  2. Housing benefits;
  3. Besides the funding support from the central and local government, the institute will additionally provide start-up research funding with a minimum of 3-5 million RMB for 3 years (renewable with good performance);
  4. About 150 m2 office and lab space;
  5. Various provincial and municipal talent policies;
  6. If qualified, the applicants can be recommended to be employed by Zhejiang University. 

Contact: Ms. Yang
Tel.: +86-0571-82359099
Email: hic@zju.edu.cn

Address: ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, No. 733, Jianshe Third Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province China

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Located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University is a prestigious institution of higher education with a long history. Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher learning established in China. After a hundred years of construction and development, Zhejiang University is a comprehensive research university with distinctive features and a national as well as international impact. Research at Zhejiang University spans 12 academic disciplines, covering philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, art, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management and etc. With 7 faculties and 36 colleges/schools, Zhejiang University has 14 primary and 21 secondary national leading academic disciplines. In all 22 disciplines of ESI, there are 18 disciplines leading to top 1% in the world. Zhejiang University has always been committed to cultivating talent with excellence, advancing science and technology development, serving for social well-being, and promoting advanced culture with the spirit best manifested by the university motto “Seeking the Truth and Pioneering New Trails”.

Zhejiang University has long been holding the educational philosophy of putting people foremost, cultivating all-round competence in students, seeking the truth and pioneering new trails in search of excellence, and is committed to developing future leaders with an international perspective. Zhejiang University has turned out a large number of outstanding talents in its history. There are more than 160 alumni elected members of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering. With educational thoughts advancing with the times, Zhejiang University paces the whole nation in educational reforms. Rich campus culture, advanced teaching facilities and a wide range of international exchanges create favourable conditions for students’ development.

Zhejiang University focuses on assiduous study and research, and science and technological innovation. It has launched a number of international high-end academic platforms and gathered masters, scholars and high-level research teams in various disciplines. Zhejiang University sincerely invites excellent talents to join us and together to create a glorious future for Zhejiang University and its people.

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ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Telephone
+(86)008657188981358
Location
866 YUHANGTANG ROAD
HANGZHOU
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE
310058
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