Description
1. Top Talents
Top-level experts who play a significant role in serving national strategic needs and promoting economic and social development. These individuals are pioneers in their fields, capable of leading and shaping the global academic landscape. Candidates include:
Recipients of top international honors such as the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, and Turing Award.
Elected Members of national academies of sciences or engineering in technologically advanced nations.
2. Leading Talents
Accomplished scholars or experts with established international reputations and demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities.
A track record of major academic or technological breakthroughs recognized bythe international community.
Current tenured professors or associate professors at world-class universities or in top-tier disciplines.
Former chief scientists or senior R&D leaders from prestigious research institutes or leading global corporations.
Innovative educators with proven achievements in pedagogical innovation, talent development, and teaching excellence.
3. Outstanding Young Talents
Early-career researchers who have produced influential work and show exceptional promise to become future academic leaders or distinguished experts.Candidates may include:
Current tenure-track assistant professors at world-class universities or in top disciplines.
Core R&D team members from internationally renowned research institutions or industry-leading global companies.
Other exceptional overseas young scholars with strong academic track records.
4. Early Career Researchers & Postdoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral Researchers: Emerging scholars with notable academic achievements and high potential for innovation. This includes postdoctoral fellows from world-class universities or top-tier disciplines, postdoctoral fellows from globally renowned universities, and postdoctoral fellows from developed countries and regions. Other overseas talents and certain special overseas talents, etc.
Ph.D. Holders: Under 35 years of age, holding a Ph.D. from a leading university worldwide, with a solid academic foundation and qualifications matching the position requirements.
5. “Double Hundred Talents Program” (SCU Talent Scheme)
Tier A: Under 42 years of age (exceptions may be made for truly outstanding candidates). Recognized academic leaders with significant achievements in discipline development, talent cultivation, scientific research, or technological innovation.
Tier B: Under 35 years of age (overseas candidates up to 38). Young scholars with exceptional research potential and significant academic accomplishments.
Tier C (Overseas Young Scholars Track): Under 38 years of age , with strong potential in scientific research and technological innovation.
6. “Haina Postdoctoral Fellowship Program”
Applicants under 32 years of age, holding a doctoral degree from a high-level domestically or abroad, who are new or soon-to-be postdoctoral researchers at Sichuan University.
The university provides compensation packages, substantial start-up research funding, and housing benefits, in addition to comprehensive support for social insurance, healthcare, relocation, visa processing, and children’s education.
(This recruitment notice is open year-round.)
Requirements
Application Requirements
Ph.D. degree obtained or expected from a renowned university or research institution, domestic or international.
Candidates with over two years of overseas research experience and outstanding academic records are preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to building a long-term career in China and contributing to the academic and research mission of the School of Mechanical Engineering.
