Postdoctoral Researcher

Jiangsu University; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Healthcare benefits

Childcare support

Long-term multiple-entry visas

Research funding

Team-building support

Job summary

Jiangsu University invites highly qualified researchers to join international Talent Programs supporting frontier science in China. We seek PhD holders, postdocs, and senior researchers to advance global scientific innovation and collaborate with top universities and innovation centers.

The roles offer long-term development, housing assistance, healthcare, and long-term multiple-entry visas, with competitive compensation and research funding to empower teams and laboratories.

Qualifications

• PhD degree required for all program categories.
• Strong publication record and notable technological achievements preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in multicultural environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research aligned with program priorities.
• Lead or contribute to major research projects.
• Publish in reputable international journals.
• Collaborate with domestic and international research teams.
• Support in building research teams and laboratories.

Skills

Strong publication record

Independent work

Academic writing

Multicultural collaboration

Education

PhD degree

Job description

We are seeking highly qualified PhD holders, postdoctoral researchers, and experienced researchers for international Talent Programs supporting excellence in frontier science, advanced technologies, and emerging industries at leading universities, research institutions, and innovation platforms in China.

About the Role

The Talent Programs are major initiatives dedicated to advancing global scientific innovation and fostering research excellence. They support outstanding researchers in collaboration with top universities, research institutes, innovation centers, and enterprises in China, providing strong institutional backing and long-term development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research aligned with institutional and program priorities
• Lead or contribute to major research projects
• Publish in reputable international journals
• Collaborate with domestic and international research teams
• Contribute to academic development and innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD degree (required for all program categories)
• Relevant research or professional experience preferred
• Strong publication record or notable technological achievements
• Ability to work independently and in multicultural environments
• Strong academic writing and communication skills
• STEM background preferred

Required Skills

• Strong publication record
• Ability to work independently
• Strong academic writing and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Relevant research or professional experience
• STEM background

Pay range and compensation package

• Experienced Researchers: ~USD 300,000 total support
• Up to ~USD 100,000 in additional research funding for exceptional candidates
• Competitive annual salary (~USD 50,000–250,000)
• Housing assistance or move-in-ready accommodation
• Healthcare, childcare, and full social security benefits
• Long-term multiple-entry visas
• Support for building research teams and laboratories

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory recruitment practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.