The Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is actively seeking full-time postdoctoral researchers (special research assistants) from China and abroad. The specific requirements are outlined below.

I. Qualified Applicants 

We welcome applications from Ph.D. graduates, overseas returnees, and outstanding young scholars, specializing in the following fields: physical geography, human geography, environmental science, botany, ecology, soil and water conservation, desertification control, cartography, geographic information system (GIS), earth exploration, information technology, resources and environment, biology, and medicine.

II. Basic Requirements 

1. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to scientific research, adhere to scientific research ethics, maintain academic integrity, and uphold honesty and trustworthiness.

2. Applicants should be in good health and preferably under the age of 35. Exceptions to the age limit may be considered for individuals with exceptional ability.

3. Applicants should have a doctoral degree or have successfully defended a doctoral dissertation.

4. Applicants should demonstrate strong research and innovation capabilities, with significant research accomplishments, and must provide at least two representative publications showcasing their research capabilities.

III. Application Procedures 

1. Applicants should compile the following electronic documents into a single PDF file and submit it to the designated email address. The email subject should follow this format: "Postdoctoral Application - Intended Team to Work With - Intended Supervisor to Work With - Applicant's Name"

Application materials should include the following:

(1) Prior to submission, applicants must contact the co-supervisor and complete the XIEG Postdoctoral Research Proposal. This should be submitted after receiving acceptance from the co-supervisor.

(2) Scanned copies of ID card or passport, educational qualifications, research achievements, awards, and other relevant documents;

(3) A scanned copy of a letter of self-recommendation with the applicant's signature;

(4) Two letters of recommendation from peer experts;

2. Eligible applicants will participate in a postdoctoral defense (a 15-minute PPT presentation and a 10-minute defense). Their performance will be evaluated by a panel of experts;

3. Upon completion of the defense process, a public announcement of the list of candidates will be issued. If no objections are received, the candidates will undergo a medical examination at the designated hospital.

IV. Management 

Upon appointment, postdoctoral fellows will engage in research activities at the Postdoctoral Research Station. After joining the station, they will be directly appointed as Special Research Assistants of CAS.

The term of the contract is three years and can be renewed upon its expiration.

V. Benefits Package 

(1) Performance-based salary equivalent to sub-senior positions and social insurance, with the average annual salary exceeding RMB 200,000 and no upper limit for exceptionally outstanding talents.

(2) Provision of temporary housing or housing subsidies for eligible talents.

(3) Job promotion, recommendation and application for various projects, and vacation and physical examinations.

(4) Qualified talents may apply for the CAS Special Research Assistant Fund and receive RMB 800,000 as his/her total salary.

(5) Postdoctoral fellows (special research assistants) with excellent performance may apply for relevant talent programs of CAS after the expiration of the contract.

(6) Those with excellent performance after the postdoctoral research may sign a contract with XIEG as a faculty member.

VI. Validity Period 

This recruitment announcement is valid for a long period of time.

Contact: Mr. LIU, 0991-7885319, liuxiang@ms.xjb.ac.cn

Address: No.818, Beijing South Road, Xinshi District, Urumqi City, Xinjiang