The China-UK Low Carbon College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University is seeking outstanding postdoctoral researchers from around the world to join our academic community.

I. Research Areas

We welcome applicants whose research aligns with the following fields: Energy, Environment, Atmospheric Sciences, Geophysics, Carbon Finance and Carbon Management. This includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Climate Change Solutions

• Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

• Carbon Finance and Carbon Management

• Waste Resource Utilization

• Renewables and Energy Storage

• Smart Energy and Big Data

For specific position responsibilities and research topics, please communicate directly with your intended collaborating supervisor to confirm (List of supervisors and contact information: https://lcc.sjtu.edu.cn/En/Data/List/Faculty?Field1=9).

II. Application Requirements

(1) Comply with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, uphold sound scientific ethics, and conscientiously practice the spirit of scientists in the new era.

(2) Possess strong scientific research and innovation potential, conducting research in internationally leading fields.

(3) Hold a PhD from a university ranked in the top 100 globally, or from a PhD program ranked in the top 100 globally in its discipline, or have a PhD supervisor who is an internationally recognized leading expert (based on the current year's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Times Higher Education World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings).

(4) Born on or after January 1, 1991.

(5) Applicants must currently be overseas (or not yet returned to China) or have returned to/come to China on or after October 1, 2025.

(6) Must commit to full-time postdoctoral research in China (mainland) for a minimum period of 24 months.

(7) Must not have been selected for other overseas talent recruitment programs.

III. Compensation and Benefits

1. Selected candidates will receive a salary package of up to 342,000 RMB per year for a funding period of 2 years.

2. Outstanding researchers may apply for a one-time living allowance of 150,000 RMB before completing their postdoctoral term.

3. Enjoy access to Shanghai Jiao Tong University's postdoctoral talent apartments, children's education support, comprehensive medical coverage, and an excellent working environment (specifics according to university regulations).

4. During their postdoctoral tenure, researchers may apply for the National Natural Science Foundation of China's Fund, General Program, and Regional Science Fund, in accordance with the principle of non-duplicate support.

IV. Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit a complete CV (including basic information, educational and work experience, key academic achievements, research projects undertaken, major research awards, representative publications and papers, patents, etc.) to lcc-hr@sjtu.edu.cn by May 17, 2026. Please indicate "2026 Outstanding Postdoc + Prospective Supervisor's Name" in the email subject line.

The college will conduct preliminary reviews and notify candidates who pass the initial screening of the subsequent assessment stages.

V. University and College Overview

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Connecting and Nurturing Global Minds. Shanghai Jiao Tong University champions holistic excellence, emphasizing integrity, intellectual rigor, entrepreneurial spirit, and global competence. Rooted in its motto "Gratitude to Origins, Patriotism to Prosper Alma Mater," SJTU integrates cutting-edge research with real-world impact, fostering leaders who bridge tradition and innovation while upholding ethical responsibility to society.

China-UK Low Carbon College (LCC) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is an international education pilot zone for low-carbon technology and carbon resource management established by SJTU with the participation of leading UK institutions including the University of Edinburgh and University College London, under the strong support of the Shanghai municipal government. LCC is China's first low-carbon college that integrates talent cultivation, scientific research and social service.

China-UK Low Carbon College

LCC aims to build a world-class faculty team, driven by the development of tenure-track system, aligning with the strategic planning and key development priorities, it vigorously implements targeted recruitment of high-level talents and cultivation programs for outstanding young talents. Since its establishment, LCC has recruited 26 full-time faculty members that all possess educational or research backgrounds from world-class universities. Over 40 shortlisted talent programs, including 6 under the National Overseas High-Level Talent Program and 22 under the Shanghai Municipal Overseas High-Level Talent Program (maintaining a 100% selection rate). The overall coverage rate of talent programs reaches 87%.

LCC closely aligns with the national dual-carbon strategy goals, occupying a five-story, standalone laboratory building spanning nearly 6,000 square meters within the Lin-gang campus. By integrating research communities and leveraging disciplinary strengths, LCC actively builds research teams and has established three research centers. Focusing on the cutting edge of carbon neutrality technology, the college's research teams vigorously pursue forward-looking fundamental research and tackle key technological challenges, with research output steadily increasing. LCC has undertaken over 90 major national/provincial-level research projects, including the National Key R&D Program “Circular Economy Special Project”, NSFC Key Projects, major international cooperation initiatives, key project topics, the National Major Science and Technology special project “Water Pollution Control and Treatment”, special project on basic research funded by the Aero-engine and Gas Turbine National Science and Technology Major Project of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Key R&D Program “Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation” special project, the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Support Program for Carbon Neutrality, and Shanghai Municipal International Cooperation Projects. 90% of young faculty members have received National Natural Science Foundation grants. Over 500 papers have been published in high-impact journals including Nature Chemistry, Nature Communications, Nature Physics, PNAS and JACS, with continuously growing international academic influence. LCC has launched two international academic journals in the carbon neutrality field. Carbon Neutrality has been indexed by renowned databases such as ESCI, Ei and Scopus, and was selected for the 2023 China Science and Technology Journals High-Startup New Publication Project. Within three years of its launch, it achieved its first impact factor of 12.5, ranking in the JCR Q1 quartile. Carbon Footprints primarily publishes content related to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprints and climate change, has been indexed by the ESCI and Scopus database.

In the fertile ground of LCC, excellent young scientists from overseas will nurture the next generation and pursue carbon-related research, cultivating new talents for the nation and nurturing global leaders. If you are an aspiring scholar, an overseas talent eager to return to the homeland, or willing to explore uncharted territories in cutting-edge low-carbon fields, then at the China-UK Low Carbon College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, we earnestly look forward to welcoming you and having you join us.