About LCC

The China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, established in 2017, is a pioneering joint initiative in the field of low carbon between two world-renowned universities — Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Edinburgh.

As the first college in China dedicated to low-carbon studies, LCC emphasizes interdisciplinary research across low-carbon science and technology. The college hosts five specialized research centers, a globally recruited faculty team, and state-of-the-art research facilities. In recent years, LCC has made significant progress in advancing key low-carbon technologies, supported by major national and provincial grants, including the National Key R&D Program on Hydrogen Energy, international collaboration projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Intergovernmental Cooperation Programs, and various carbon neutrality initiatives launched by the Shanghai Municipal Government. LCC faculty members have published extensively in leading journals such as Nature Chemistry, Nature Communications, Nature Physics, PNAS, and JACS, contributing to the college’s growing global academic influence.

We are seeking internationally recognized scholars in the fields of low-carbon energy and low-carbon environment. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: renewable energy, energy storage, hydrogen energy, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), waste resource utilization, carbon management, climate finance, smart energy and big data.

Faculty Positions

1. Academic Leaders (Chair Professor/Distinguished Professor/Tenured Professor)

Ideal candidates are expected to have:

• A strong global academic vision and proven leadership in their field;

• A track record of leading major national projects or publishing in top journals such as Nature, Science, or their sub-journals;

• Experience in team building and interdisciplinary collaboration, with the ability to drive innovation and industry-academia integration.

2. Early-Career Researchers (Tenured Associate Professor/Tenure-track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor)

We are looking for talented early-career researchers who:

• Are generally under 35 years old (STEM) or 38 (Humanities & Social Sciences), and hold a PhD.; international experience is preferred;

• Have published a series of innovative works in top-tier journals and demonstrate strong research potential;

• Are capable of independently leading national-level youth talent programs and developing emerging interdisciplinary research directions.

What We Offer

For Academic Leaders:

• Research Resources: Substantial start-up funding, dedicated lab space, and autonomy in team building;

• Competitive Compensation: Internationally benchmarked salary (negotiable) + performance bonuses, relocation package, and fully furnished faculty housing;

• Career Support: Strong backing for national talent program applications, priority support for international collaborations, and research assistant recruitment.

For Early-Career Researchers:

• Research Resources: Ample start-up funding, reduced teaching load during the initial 3-year term, independent lab setup, and support in building a young PI team;

• Competitive Compensation: Globally competitive salary (negotiable) + performance-based bonuses, relocation subsidy, and fully furnished faculty housing;

• Career Support: Tenure-track system with fast-track promotion opportunities; outstanding performers may be recommended for direct promotion to full professor. Top-tier educational resources for children are also provided.

Why Join Us

• Cross-Disciplinary Innovation Platform: Aligned with national strategic priorities, LCC is home to five cutting-edge low-carbon research centers.

• Global Academic Ecosystem: Deep collaborations with top 50 universities worldwide, seed funding for international partnerships, a Southeast Asia Low Carbon Center, and regular high-level international conferences.

• Flexible Talent Mechanism: We support dual appointments, part-time roles, and short-term visits to accommodate diverse career paths and personal development goals.

Application Process

• Deadline: Open until filled. Interviews are scheduled twice annually, with the next round planned for late May 2025. Applications for Academic Leader positions are accepted year-round.

• Required Materials: Complete CV, five representative publications, and a research proposal.

• Submission Email: lcc-hr@sjtu.edu.cn (Email subject: Name + Position Applied + Research Area)

• Contact Information:

Ms. Chu, Tel: +86 21-80160860 (ext. 807) – for Chinese Applicants

Ms. Liu, Tel: +86 21-80160860 (ext. 803) – for International Applicants

At the China-UK Low Carbon College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, you’re not only a researcher — you’re a trailblazer shaping the future of science. We are committed to building a world-class platform for every talented individual to reach new heights of excellence.