Recruitment & Admissions

To address academic frontiers and major national strategic needs in the coordinated response to climate change and air pollution, the National Natural Science Foundation of China Distinguished Research Group Project (Category B) on "Atmospheric Composition Changes and Carbon Neutrality" is jointly recruiting 5-8 postdoctoral researchers.

Supervisors

Qiang Zhang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor at Tsinghua University

Cheng Liu, Professor at the University of Science and Technology of China

Huizheng Che, Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences

Dabo Guan, Professor at Tsinghua University

Xiaomeng Huang, Professor at Tsinghua University

Research Areas

Intelligent sensing technologies for changes in global atmospheric composition

Source-sink mechanisms of atmospheric composition and chemical-climate effects

Principles of multidimensional coordinated regulation of global atmospheric composition and emission reduction pathways

Requirements

1. Strong research competence and teamwork awareness; proactive, rigorous, and practical working style; ability to conduct research independently;

2. A doctoral degree, or expected doctoral degree, in Earth system science, atmospheric science, environmental science, remote sensing science, artificial intelligence, management science, or related fields; no more than two years after doctoral graduation; under 35 years old;

3. Solid research foundation and strong academic writing skills in Chinese and English, with experience publishing papers as first author in international academic journals;

4. Commitment to full-time postdoctoral research.

Compensation and Benefits

Applicants may choose to join Tsinghua University, the University of Science and Technology of China, or the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, and may choose two or more supervisors from the project team for joint guidance. The team will provide excellent research conditions and stable research funding support for postdoctoral researchers, and will assist with applications for national research projects. On top of the host institution postdoctoral management policies, the team will offer highly competitive compensation and recommend applications for high-level postdoctoral programs such as Tsinghua University Shuimu Scholars and the University of Science and Technology of China Mozi Special Allowance. The application deadline for the Spring 2026 Tsinghua University Shuimu Scholars program is April 20, 2026. Details can be discussed individually.

Application Process

Interested applicants should send application materials by email to liuyu1228@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn. Please use the email subject line "Joint Postdoctoral Application for the Atmospheric Composition Changes and Carbon Neutrality Project + Applicant Name + Graduating Institution". Application materials include a CV and representative papers, proposed research direction, preferred supervisors, and host institution. The team will review application materials, organize interviews, and select candidates based on merit.

Application deadline: this recruitment notice remains valid long term.