Senior Scientist

Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd.; Greater London; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent housing and relocation support

Visa and residence permit assistance

Healthcare and education support

Onboarding and long-term service

Job summary

Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd. seeks highly experienced PhDs to participate in collaborative projects with universities, research institutes, and enterprises in China.

Work arrangements include part-time online or full-time in China, with international collaboration at the core. We prioritize candidates with 10+ years of industry experience, including senior engineers and technical directors, and those who have recent Fortune Global 500 experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering, Physics, Optics, Data/AI.
• 3+ years of postdoctoral or professional research experience preferred.
• Strong academic record (publications, patents, or projects).
• Independent research capability and willingness to collaborate.
• Open to all nationalities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and/or collaborative scientific research.
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Apply for national/international research funding.
• Supervise graduate students or junior researchers (if applicable).
• Collaborate with domestic and international teams for research-to-industry translation.

Skills

Senior-level leadership

Collaborative research

Interdisciplinary

Open to all nationalities

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering, Physics, Optics, Data/AI

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

We are recruiting outstanding PhDs in science and engineering to participate in collaborative projects with universities, research institutes and enterprises in China. Candidates may work part-time online or full-time in China.

Our partners include leading universities, research institutes and listed companies, with strong advantages in international collaboration and innovation. We continue to introduce outstanding overseas PhDs and are committed to building a world‑class research team.

We are currently seeking highly experienced technical professionals with over 10 years of industry experience, including Senior Engineers, Technical Directors, and senior‑level technical executives. Candidates should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. Those with experience in Fortune Global 500 companies within the past 3 years will be given priority consideration.

Research Directions

We sincerely welcome applicants with interdisciplinary backgrounds. Research fields include, but are not limited to:

1. Core Research Fields (Strategic Domains)

• Next-Generation Information Technology
• Advanced Materials & Functional Materials
• Energy & Sustainability (New Energy, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Protection)
• New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) & Power Systems
• Digital Creativity & Future Computing Technologies
• Interdisciplinary Hard Technology

2. Urgent Hiring Areas (Chemistry, Materials & Related Sciences)

• Chemical Engineering: Research on chemical processes, industrial chemistry, process optimization, reaction safety, and large-scale chemical production.
• Polymer Science & Engineering: Design, synthesis, modification, and applications of advanced polymers, including high-performance structural and functional polymeric materials.
• Advanced Functional & Sustainable Materials: Development of smart, eco‑friendly, high-performance materials for energy, environment, medical, and industrial applications.
• Catalysis & Reaction Engineering: Homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, catalytic reactor design, and advanced reaction engineering.
• Materials for Electronics & Biomedicine: Semiconductor materials, soft electronics, biomaterials, nanomaterials, multifunctional coatings, and advanced biomedical materials.
• Energy Materials: Battery materials (Li/Na/Zn/Solid‑state), hydrogen energy systems, fuel cells, photovoltaic materials, and energy storage systems.

3. Newly Added Urgent Hiring Fields

• Optics & Photonics: Optical materials, photonic devices, laser technology, fiber optics, imaging systems, and optical instrumentation for scientific and industrial applications.
• Astronomy & Space Science Materials: Instrumentation for telescopes, aerospace materials, detector technologies, optical coatings, space‑environment‑resistant materials, and simulation research related to astrophysical environments.
• PI Thin‑Film Technology (Polyimide Films): High-performance PI film synthesis, processing, coating technologies, flexible electronics applications, insulation films, and ultra‑high‑temperature polymer research.
• Chemical Metallurgy & Extractive Engineering: Metal extraction, separation and purification, metallurgical chemical reactions, mineral processing, corrosion science, and advanced metallurgy for battery/semiconductor materials.

4. Additional Priority Talent Areas

We are also urgently seeking experienced scientists and engineers (3+ years) with expertise in the following specialized domains:

• OCA Optical Adhesives (Optically Clear Adhesives)
• Silicon Photonics & Optoelectronic Coupling
• Water Treatment Membrane Technologies – especially Hollow Fiber Membranes
• TMR Magnetic Sensor Chips & Spintronics
• Polyurethane Materials & Foaming Technologies
• Engineering Plastics & High-Performance Modified Polymers
• Ceramic Dielectric Materials – including Ceramic Filters & RF Antenna Materials
• Power Semiconductor Devices – including GaN and SiC Materials

5. Emerging & Priority Fields

• Biomedicine: Cell Therapy, Molecular Immunology, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development
• Sustainability: Carbon Neutrality, Environmental Engineering, Green Resources

6. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and/or collaborative scientific research
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Apply for national/international research funding
• Supervise graduate students or junior researchers (if applicable)
• Collaborate with domestic and international teams for research-to-industry translation

7. Candidate Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering, Physics, Optics, Data/AI, or related fields
• 3+ years of postdoctoral or professional research experience preferred
• Strong academic record (publications, patents, or projects)
• Independent research capability and willingness to collaborate
• Open to all nationalities

Annual Salary: USD 100,000 – 350,000+ (based on qualifications)

Research Startup Funding: Up to USD 400,000

Housing & Settlement Support: Up to USD 400,000 (talent apartments, rental subsidy, or purchase assistance)

Additional Benefits:

• Furnished talent housing or temporary accommodation
• Visa, residence permit, household registration support
• Healthcare, children’s education assistance
• Comprehensive onboarding and long-term service
• Research Track: Assistant Researcher → Senior Scientist
• Opportunities to establish independent research groups
• Support for international conferences and collaborations

About Us

We are a multinational academic and technology exchange company promoting global collaboration in research and innovation. Partnering with leading universities, institutes, and enterprises, we actively attract global PhDs to form internationally competitive research teams.

Through our global platform, we foster cross-border knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and talent development, driving forward scientific advancement and innovation.