1. Teaching Positions

Recruitment Areas:

Energy, Environment, Atmospheric Science, Geophysics, Carbon Finance, Carbon Management

Key Focus Areas (including but not limited to):

• New energy and energy storage
• Smart energy and big data
• Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
• Climate change and adaptation
• Waste-to-resource technologies
• Carbon finance and carbon management

Position Requirements (Chair Professor / Distinguished Professor (Academic Honor Track) / Tenured Professor / Chief Researcher):

1. Applicants should currently hold a professorship or equivalent position at a university or research institution, either in China or abroad, or have received notable academic awards.
2. Candidates should have a clear vision for the development of academic disciplines related to the field of low-carbon, with the ability to lead research at the forefront of the discipline and expertise in key technologies. They should be capable of organizing collaboration across disciplines, driving breakthroughs, and maintaining internationally competitive standards. Candidates should have a proven track record of high-impact research that is widely recognized by peers in both domestic and international academic communities.
3. Candidates should be widely respected in the international academic community and have a proven track record of scholarly impact.
4. Applicants for Chair Professor or Distinguished Professor titles must have made substantial, original, and systematic contributions in their academic fields, achieving significant results that reflect the highest standards of academic excellence at the university. Additionally, they should meet the appointment criteria for top-tier talent at the level of Distinguished or Chair Professors.

Position Requirements (Tenured Associate Professor / Tenure-Track Associate Professor / Tenure-Track Assistant Professor):

1. Applicants for the Tenured Associate Professor position should generally have held an associate professorship or equivalent position at a university or research institution, either in China or abroad, for three to six years.
2. Applicants for tenure-track positions should generally have at least three years of postdoctoral or equivalent academic/research experience. This requirement may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.
3. Candidates should be engaged in original research in leading areas of their discipline, with recognized accomplishments and a growing academic presence—or strong potential to make a significant impact in the field.
4. Applicants should be no older than 40 years of age.

Support and Benefits

1. Independent PI status with doctoral advising privileges and student recruitment quotas.
2. Competitive salary and benefits package.
3. Access to top-tier research platforms, sufficient start-up funding, and a supportive work environment.
4. Fully furnished transitional apartments and generous housing subsidies.
5. Access to SJTU’s high-quality healthcare resources.
6. Access to educational resources for children, including schools in the Lingang New Area.
7. Eligibility for talent-based residency registration in Shanghai.

Application Materials

1. CV (in Chinese and English), including research and teaching interests, full list of publications (title, journal name, author order, indication of first/corresponding author, publication year, impact factor, etc.).
2. Research and teaching statement.
3. Full text of five representative publications (must be first-author, published within the last 5 years).
4. Three letters of recommendation (for tenure-track applicants only; letters may come from Ph.D. advisors or current collaborators).

How to Apply

Send your application materials to the following email address: lcc-hr@sjtu.edu.cn
Contact: Ms. Chu

The College plans to hold faculty recruitment interviews in May 2025. Exceptional early-career scholars from China and abroad are encouraged to apply.

2. Postdoctoral Positions

The China-UK Low Carbon College at SJTU is seeking several postdoctoral researchers to support ongoing research projects. We welcome applications from qualified early-career scholars with a Ph.D. degree. Recruitment is open year-round. Specific duties and eligibility requirements should be confirmed directly with the supervising faculty.

How to Apply

Contact information for potential supervisors:
https://lcc.sjtu.edu.cn/Data/List/qzds
(Please reach out to prospective supervisors to confirm current openings.)

3. Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas Program)

Program Overview

To strengthen the talent funding system and attract international scholars, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) launched the Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas). This program seeks to attract exceptional early-career researchers—including non-Chinese nationals—who have made significant contributions in the natural sciences or engineering to pursue their work in China. Participants are encouraged to independently choose their research direction and carry out innovative projects.

The program aims to advance science and technology on the global stage by promoting the development of the next generation of scientific leaders and researchers.

Eligibility Requirements

Please refer to the 2024 program guidelines; the 2025 application criteria and requirements will be based on the official release from the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

1. Comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, demonstrate scientific integrity, and uphold high standards of professional conduct.
2. Applicants must be born on or after January 1, 1985.
3. Research should be primarily in the natural sciences, engineering, or related technical fields.
4. By 2025 (specific date subject to that year's official program guidelines), applicants should generally have held a formal teaching or research position for at least 36 consecutive months at a recognized overseas university, research institute, or R&D organization after receiving their Ph.D.

• • Applicants who earned their Ph.D. abroad and have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements may be exempt from the work experience requirement.

1. Applicants must have produced peer-recognized research or technical achievements and show strong potential to become academic leaders or outstanding talent in their field.
2. Applicants must not be working full-time in China (or have only returned after January 1, 2024). Those who receive funding must resign from any overseas positions and work full-time in China for a minimum of three years.

Support Provided

1. Competitive Salary and Compensation: Based on academic background and research capability, a competitive salary package will be offered (details to be discussed individually).
2. Ample Research Start-Up Funding: The national program offers RMB 1 to 3 million in funding, matched 1:1 by the university. Additional support will be arranged based on actual research needs.
3. Excellent Research Environment and Infrastructure: The university will provide sufficient office and lab space, shared research platforms, technical services, and strong institutional support for faculty recruitment, team building, and doctoral student supervision.
4. Career Development Opportunities: Institutional appointments are provided, with tenure-track positions (associate professor level), doctoral supervision qualifications, and full support for team building and academic advancement.
5. Comprehensive Living Support: Generous relocation packages, fully furnished faculty apartments, assistance with household registration and family relocation, access to quality education for children, and healthcare support through 13 affiliated hospitals.
6. Ample Academic Exchange Opportunities: Scholars are supported to participate in domestic and international academic conferences, seminars, and other scholarly activities to broaden perspectives and foster academic collaboration.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants who wish to apply through the College are invited to submit a CV via the email address found below, which should include basic personal information, education and work experience, major academic achievements, research projects, awards, representative publications, and patents.

Email: lcc-hr@sjtu.edu.cn
Subject Line: [Your Name] + 2025 Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas)

Contact: Ms. Chu
Phone: +86-21-80160860-807
Email: lcc-hr@sjtu.edu.cn

About SJTU and the China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC)

Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is located in Shanghai, one of the world’s most innovative and fast-growing cities. With a long-standing academic tradition and global recognition, the university is a leader in cultivating excellence and driving forward new frontiers in science and technology.

The China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC) of SJTU was established with strong support from the Shanghai Municipal Government to promote innovation in low-carbon technologies and carbon resource management through an international platform. The College is guided by the philosophy of “international orientation, interdisciplinary integration, and industry-academia collaboration.” It works closely with top global universities such as the University of Edinburgh to build a distinct international academic system in fields such as low-carbon technology, carbon finance, carbon management, and circular economy. As China’s first dedicated low-carbon college, LCC integrates talent cultivation, scientific research, and societal engagement.

Guided by the nation’s carbon neutrality goals, the College leverages SJTU’s strengths in research and talent development to create a world-class low-carbon interdisciplinary research platform. It has established five specialized research centers: Carbon Finance and Carbon Management, New Energy and Energy Storage, Smart Energy and Big Data, Waste-to-Resource Technologies, and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). The College is committed to recruiting internationally competitive faculty, using long-term recruitment planning to support its strategic development and focus areas. It implements targeted recruitment and training programs for top-tier and early-career talent.

Since its establishment, the College has recruited over 30 faculty members, all of whom have academic or research experience at leading global universities. It has secured four national-level "Overseas High-Level Talent Recruitment" projects and achieved a 100% success rate in Shanghai’s local talent program applications. Overall, 80% of the faculty are covered by national or local talent initiatives.

In this thriving environment, young scholars returning from overseas will find not only a home for cutting-edge research, but also a launchpad to shape the future of low-carbon innovation. If you are a passionate academic, an explorer at the frontiers of climate and energy solutions, or a globally minded researcher looking to return and make a difference—we invite you to join us at the China-UK Low Carbon College and shape the future together.