Faculty Recruitment
School of Life Science and Technology
Harbin Institute of Technology
(Positions are open on a rolling basis, and outstanding global talents are cordially invited to apply)
1. Introduction to the School of Life Science and Technology
Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT; http://www.hit.edu.cn/), directly under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, operates across three campuses in Harbin, Weihai, and Shenzhen. Founded in 1920, HIT is among the first key universities under the national 211 Project, one of the nine priority universities(C9) under the first phase of the 985 Project, and a Class A institution in China’s Double First-Class Initiative.
The discipline of Life Sciences at HIT originated from the Department of Life Science and Engineering established in 1995. The School of Life Science and Technology was founded in 2011, followed by the HIT Center for Life Science in 2016 and the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine in 2024. After nearly three decades of development, the discipline now comprises two doctoral programs (Biology and Biomedical Engineering) and two postdoctoral research stations. It offers two undergraduate majors: Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
The School hosts world-class shared research platforms, including biological electron microscopy (Cryo-EM, TEM, SEM), image analysis, proteomics, space life sciences, and laboratory animal facilities. In recent years, focusing on fundamental questions in life sciences, faculty have conducted cutting-edge research in immunology, cancer biology, and related fields, producing a series of high-impact original results published in top-tier international journals such as Nature, Science, Cancer Cell, Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, Molecular Cell, Cell Research, JACS, PNAS, and Nature Communications.
2. Positions available
We sincerely invite outstanding scholars with research expertise in biology-related fields, including but not limited to cancer biology, cell biology, immunology, computational biology, microbiology, and nanomedicine. The open positions include:
1.Pioneer Scholars
2.National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas)
3.Shenzhou Scholars
4.Postdoctoral Researchers
3. Eligibility and Support Packages
3.1 Pioneer Scholars
•Eligibility:
ü Candidates should be world-class scholars or national-level leading talents aligned with strategic needs in cutting-edge science, economic development, and national priorities.
ü Compliance with Chinese laws and regulations, possessing good scientific ethics and the spirit of scientists in the new era.
ü Typically holds a doctoral degree.
ü Has conducted pioneering research and key technological developments, achieving high-level academic results and demonstrating outstanding leadership potential.
ü Generally under 55 years of age.
•Support Package:
ü Appointment: Chair Professor (long-term) or tenured position; doctoral supervisor qualification.
ü Housing: A fully furnished new apartment corresponding to the position or a settlement allowance of equivalent value.
ü Start-up Grants: Substantial research funding. Level 1 (Chair Professor/Long-term Tenure) negotiable; Level 2: 2–6 million CNY; Level 3: 1–4 million CNY.
ü Support Services: Assistance with housing, children's education, and spouse's employment. The school will actively provide necessary research space, facilities, and graduate student quotas.
3.2 National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas)
•Eligibility:
ü Compliance with Chinese laws and regulations, possessing good scientific ethics.
ü Under 40 years of age.
ü Holds a doctoral degree.
ü Has held a formal overseas research or teaching position for over 36 months after PhD. Exceptional candidates who received PhDs overseas may have this requirement relaxed.
ü Has achieved peer-recognized research accomplishments and demonstrates potential to become an academic leader.
ü Not in full-time employment in China, or returned to China for less than one year. Must resign from overseas post upon funding award and work full-time at HIT for at least 3 years.
•Support Package:
ü Appointment: Professor (faculty position); doctoral supervisor qualification with guaranteed PhD recruitment quotas.
ü Salary: Internationally competitive, leading domestic salary with uncapped performance-based bonuses.
ü Housing/Settlement: A fully furnished new apartment (≥160 m²) or equivalent settlement allowance.
ü Start-up Grant: Ample research funding.
ü Working Conditions: Quality office and laboratory space; support for team building.
ü Living Benefits: Recognized as Provincial Class B Talent in Heilongjiang, enjoying medical, transportation benefits, etc. Assistance for spouse's employment and children's education (kindergarten through high school).
ü Mentorship: A domestic mentor will be assigned for career development. International mentors/collaborators may be invited to enhance global ties.
3.3 Shenzhou Scholars
•Eligibility:
ü Compliance with Chinese laws and regulations, possessing good scientific ethics.
ü Holds a doctoral degree with an excellent academic record.
ü Shenzhou Scholar: Demonstrates significant innovative potential, has achieved outstanding research results comparable to national-level young talents, and shows potential to become a field leader. Generally under 38.
ü Shenzhou Young Scholar: Has achieved high-level, peer-recognized research results with potential to grow into a national-level young talent. Generally under 32. Age limits may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.
•Support Package:
ü Appointment: Senior professional title (Shenzhou Scholar); Associate Senior or above (Shenzhou Young Scholar).
ü Salary (pre-tax): Shenzhou Scholar: 800,000 CNY/year; Shenzhou Young Scholar: 500,000 CNY/year.
ü Start-up Grant (incl. national/local funds): Shenzhou Scholar: 1–3 million CNY; Shenzhou Young Scholar: 0.5–1.5 million CNY. Disbursed annually per work plan.
ü Additional Income: Uncapped rewards for high-level achievements and research performance.
ü Career Path: Eligible candidates can apply for doctoral supervisor status via a streamlined process. A clear path to a tenured position is provided.
ü Support Services: Assistance with housing, children's education, and spouse's employment. The host department will provide research space, conditions, and enrollment support.
3.4 Postdoctoral Researchers
•Eligibility:
ü Positions: Associate Researcher and Assistant Researcher.
ü Strong academic background, high development potential, and notable research achievements.
ü Commitment to full-time postdoctoral research.
ü PhD obtained within the last 3 years.
ü Age generally under 32 for Associate Researcher, under 35 for Assistant Researcher.
ü Chunyan Talent Program: For outstanding PhD candidates (on/off-campus), generally under 30, with over 2 years of study. Selected candidates may be appointed as Associate Researchers.
ü Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program: For outstanding fresh or recent PhD graduates from domestic universities via national selection. Nationally selected candidates may be appointed as Associate Researchers.
•Support Package:
ü Salary: Associate Researcher: 310,000–350,000 CNY/year + 100,000 CNY start-up fund from the university. Assistant Researcher: 210,000–250,000 CNY/year.
ü Platform & Development: High-level research platform; encouragement for overseas research visits; strong support for applying for talent programs and grants.
ü Benefits: Social insurance and housing fund per university policy; children enjoy same education benefits as faculty.
ü Career Path: Renewal possible after initial 2-year term based on evaluation. May apply for faculty positions during appointment.
4. Application Procedure
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, detailed CV, and three representative publications to talent.SLT@hit.edu.cn. Please use the email subject format: Name – Applied Position.
Contact Person: Ms. Ma.
Contact: Phone: +86-0451-86403827；
Email Address: talent.SLT@hit.edu.cn
Website of Harbin Institute of Technology School of Life Science and Technology: https://life.hit.edu.cn/