About HIC-ZJU

Established in 1897, Zhejiang University (ZJU) is located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou. After over 120 years' development, Zhejiang University has become a comprehensive research university with distinctive features and great impact at home and abroad. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, it is ranked 44th globally, and it holds the 27th position in ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center (HIC-ZJU), located in Xiaoshan District, was founded on February 28, 2019, through the new era’s deepened collaboration between Zhejiang University and Hangzhou City. Aligned with China’s national strategies, regional development goals, and global research frontiers, HIC-ZJU emphasizes the convergence of material science, information science, and life sciences. It concentrates on five key research areas: micro-nano intelligent manufacturing, synthetic biology, functional materials, electronic information, and ecological environmental protection, while building four innovation ecosystems in integrated circuits, synthetic biology, advanced materials, and instrumentation and equipment. By bridging cutting-edge scientific research, breakthrough technology development, and the full chain of technology commercialization, HIC-ZJU is committed to creating a innovative university campus for talent cultivation, frontier technology, and societal service; it also promotes an open sci-tech park for technology transfer and industrial investments, aiming to establish a pioneer innovation zone for advanced manufacturing, a source of innovation-driven economy, and a cluster for cutting-edge technology.

Advantages

01 Strong Research Platform Support

With the support of 17 innovation platforms, including research institutes and innovation workshops, HIC-ZJU has built a comprehensive innovation system that includes 2 State Key Laboratories, 1 Provincial Technology Innovation Center, 5 Provincial Key Laboratories, 3 Provincial Engineering Research Centers, 2 Provincial International Joint Laboratories, and 1 Provincial International Cooperation Base.

It has earned several prestigious national honors, such as the co-established Integrated Circuits (Manufacturing) Talent Training and Collaborative Innovation Base by the Ministry of Education and Zhejiang Province, as well as the National Postdoctoral Research Station. It has also been awarded the Provincial May 1 Labor Medal and received 18 provincial certifications, including Provincial Key Laboratories and Provincial Technology Innovation Centers.

02 Well-structured talent pipeline

Through five years of rapid development, HIC-ZJU has built a high-level researchers team of over 500 members, led by chief scientists, anchored by top technological experts, and driven by young talents and outstanding engineers.

The team includes 1 full-time academician, 5 part-time academicians, over 30 national-level leading talents, more than 160 national-level young talents and core technical experts, as well as over 160 postdoctoral researchers.

03 Diverse and Clear Path to Career Advancement

HIC-ZJU deploys five flagship talent initiatives: Postdoctoral Researcher Elite Program, Industry Talent Starlink Program, Young Talent Excellence Program, Key Talent Development Program, and Top Talent Empowerment Program.

Eligible candidates may be appointed as Qiushi Chair Professors or Qiushi Distinguished Scholar at Zhejiang University, with graduate student enrollment quota. They may also apply for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions through ZJU’s talent development pathways.

HIC-ZJU holds the autonomous authority to evaluate and appoint senior professional and technical positions in Zhejiang Province's Natural Science Research series, as well as to independently recognize high-level talents in Hangzhou.

04 Exceptional Research and Work Environment

Zhejiang University's prestigious academic reputation, advanced research platforms, exceptional academic ecosystem, and open research environment

Office and laboratory spaces with competitive advantages will be provided

Provide one-stop personalized research support services and access to shared large-scale research facilities (Provincial Shared Large-scale Research Facilities Service Center)

A comprehensive set of management policies for the technology transfer and encourages talents to commercialize their research outcomes - HIC-ZJU offers one-stop services, including intellectual property commercialization, incubation, financing, and industry development, while also assisting with applications for Xiaoshan District’s High-Level Talent Entrepreneurship and Innovation 5213 Program

05 Remuneration and Benefits

Successful applicants will be provided with competitive remuneration, with terms customized on an individual basis

Eligible applicants will be provided with talent apartments

Eligible applicants can enjoy relevant talent policies in Hangzhou and Xiaoshan

Assistance will be given to the school enrollment for children, government-appointed talent apartments application, talent program applications, and high-level talent applications

Enjoy one-stop support services, including amenities such as cafeterias, gyms, and sports facilities

Categories of Positions

01 Top Talents

Requirements

Applicants should be scholars with outstanding achievements and extensive academic recognition by international peers, and be capable of shaping HIC-ZJU's future development and driving the establishment of innovative platforms; such as Nobel Prize laureates, winners of the Turing Award, Fields Medal or other international awards, academicians of the Academy of Sciences or the Academy of Engineering of developed countries, and other international top scholars.

Remuneration and Benefits

As Chief Scientists in their respective fields at HIC-ZJU, eligible candidates may be appointed as Qiushi Chair Professors at Zhejiang University; bespoke research platforms, such as institutes and innovation workshops, can be tailored to meet their specific needs; offering talents and their teams robust support, including substantial research funding, competitive remuneration, high-quality working environment, and ample research space, with terms customized on an individual basis

02 Key Talents

Requirements

Applicants should have achieved academic or technological accomplishments recognized by international peers in relevant fields. They should be capable of leading major national research projects or spearheading the commercialization and industrialization of scientific achievements; such as full professors at internationally renowned universities, CTOs of Fortune Global 500 companies, or equivalent talents from around the world.

Remuneration and Benefits

Position: Head of a research institution or leader of a research team; eligible applicants can be appointed as Qiushi Distinguished Scholars

Remuneration: Successful applicants will be provided with competitive remuneration, with terms customized on an individual basis; successful applicants for leading or top-tier talents programs at various levels via HIC-ZJU may receive additional subsidies or rewards

Housing: Eligible applicants will be provided with talent apartments from HIC-ZJU or from the government; eligible applicants can apply for Hangzhou B Category High-Caliber Talents and enjoy corresponding subsidies

Research Funding: Provide startup funding ranging from 5 to 12 million CNY; successful applicants for leading or top-tier talents programs via HIC-ZJU may receive additional project funding support

Office and Laboratory Space: Provide more than 150 m2 office and research space

Team Building: Team building is supported with a guaranteed number of graduate students enrolled each year; recruitment of “Young Talents + Industrial Talents + Postdoctoral Fellows + Engineers & Technicians + Support Staff” will be supported

Service Guarantee: Provide one-stop support services; assistance will be given to the school enrollment for children and finding a job for the spouse; access to shared large-scale research facilities; support for talent and team members in applying for research and talent programs at various levels and types

03 Young Talents

Requirements

Applicants should possess a strong professional foundation and deep academic expertise, with the ability to independently lead research projects as a Principal Investigator (PI). They should demonstrate the potential to become leaders in their academic or technical fields, such as associate professors or assistant professors at internationally renowned universities, distinguished postdoctoral researchers, or chief engineers, deputy chief engineers, technical directors, etc., at leading domestic or international companies. Equivalent-level young talents, both in China and abroad, are also welcome.

The age limit is generally 35 years for academic positions (with exceptions up to 38 years for exceptionally outstanding applicants) and 38 years for technical positions (with exceptions up to 40 years for exceptionally outstanding applicants). Successful applicants will be appointed full-time as researchers under the HIC-ZJU100 Young Talent scheme and will be integrated into the ZJU100 Young Professorscheme at Zhejiang University.

Remuneration and Benefits

Position: Head or core member of a research team

Remuneration: Successful applicants will be provided with competitive remuneration, with terms customized on an individual basis; successful applicants for young talents programs at various levels via HIC-ZJU may receive additional subsidies or rewards

Housing: Eligible applicants will be provided with talent apartments from HIC-ZJU or from the government; eligible applicants can apply for Hangzhou C Category High-Caliber Talents and enjoy corresponding subsidies

Research Funding: Provide startup funding up to 5 million CNY; successful applicants for leading or top-tier talents programs via HIC-ZJU may receive additional project funding support

Office and Laboratory Space: Provide office and research space based on actual needs

Team Building: Priority will be given in graduate student admissions; recruitment of “Postdoctoral Researchers + Industrial Talents + Engineers & Technicians + Support Staff” will be supported

Service Guarantee: Provide one-stop support services; assistance will be given to the school enrollment for children and finding a job for the spouse; access to shared large-scale research facilities; support for talent and team members in applying for research and talent programs at various levels and types

Career Development: Successful applicants may also be appointed to hold a concurrent appointment in relevant departments at Zhejiang University, with senior experts in the field assigned as professional mentors; eligible applicants may apply for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions at Zhejiang University

04 Industry Talents

Requirements

Technical Manager: Applicants should have experience in independent entrepreneurship, positions at well-known domestic or international companies, or roles in technology transfer organizations. They should be familiar with relevant industry technologies and development trends both domestically and internationally, and possess knowledge and service capabilities necessary for conducting technology transfer and commercialization. Applicants should also be well-versed in government, enterprise, and market operations, with certain government and business resources, and an understanding of industrial policies and the business incubation process. Strong capabilities in technological innovation, commercial thinking, team-building, communication, coordination, and market development are essential.

Senior Industrial Engineer: Applicants should have a strong foundation in professional theoretical knowledge and solid technical expertise, with the ability to independently or lead a team in solving complex engineering challenges. They should have led key industrialization projects or product development in the industry, achieving certain economic benefits. Applicants with experience in technology research and development roles at leading industry enterprises will be given priority consideration.

Remuneration and Benefits

Provide competitive salary and performance-based rewards

Provide necessary office and laboratory space, as well as access to shared large-scale research facilities

Provide technology development services such as intellectual property, market operations, tech financing, and industry training

Assist in applying for various talent programs in Hangzhou and Xiaoshan District, and support applications for Xiaoshan District’s High-Level Talent Entrepreneurship and Innovation 5213 Program

Applicants may refer to the evaluation criteria for the HIC-ZJU100 Young Talent technical researchers when applying for associate or senior level titles in the Natural Science Research series

05 Postdoctoral Researchers

Requirements

Applicants should have obtained a Ph.D. degree within the past three years, be in good physical and mental health, and be under 35 years of age. They should have a relevant academic background, strong teamwork capabilities, and the ability to conduct independent research. Applicants must be able to dedicate themselves to full-time postdoctoral work and should have no prior record of prematurely leaving a postdoctoral program.

Remuneration and Benefits

A competitive salary package will be offered, typically starting at 400,000 CNY per year or higher, which includes local government tax-exempt talent subsidies. For recent Ph.D. graduates, additional talent subsidies may be available to eligible applicants. Support will also be provided for applying to the postdoctoral overseas talent program, with benefits including a 3-year living allowance and settlement subsidies, in accordance with relevant policies.

Applicants who are recipients of China Postdoctoral Science Fund or provincial-level postdoctoral research programs funds will be granted corresponding supplementary funding and rewards. Postdoctoral researchers with exceptional academic backgrounds or who achieve notable results will be eligible for additional rewards, which can be combined with other relevant incentives.

Postdoctoral researchers who have finished their postdoctoral research period will be given priority for recommendation to higher-level Young Talents positions or other technical research and development roles at HIC-ZJU. They may also be recognized as Associate Researcher.

Postdoctoral researchers who find a job in Hangzhou or Xiaoshan after completing their postdoctoral research period may apply for Hangzhou City's Category D High-Caliber Talent or Xiaoshan District's relevant talent policies. They will be eligible for benefits such as housing subsidies, relocation allowances, and other related benefits.

Join Us

Qualified and interested applicants are invited to submit their CV (including personal information, educational and work experience, key academic achievements, research project involvement, publication list, patents, and awards) as a single PDF document. Please name the file in the format: Name + Research Institution + Research (Specialization) Direction + Position.

Send your application directly to the following email: hr-hic@zju.edu.cn

Contact Information:

Mr. Xu: +(86)571-82491973

Mr. Zhang: +(86)571-82990681

Email: hr-hic@zju.edu.cn

Website: https://hic.zju.edu.cn

Address:

No. 733, Jianshe 3rd Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Xinxigang Campus)

No. 2118, Pinglan Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Shuibo Campus)