Research Fellowship Positions at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China

 Research Fellowship Positions at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China

Join Professor Ren's Vibrant Research Group!

Are you a highly motivated and proactive researcher seeking new opportunities? The Department of Chemistry at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) is inviting applications for 5-10 Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions in Professor Ren's dynamic research group.

About Professor Ren:

• Education: Professor Ren holds a doctoral degree from the Federal University of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Experience: He has conducted postdoctoral research at Oxford University and Princeton University.
• Current Role: Since September 2015, Professor Ren has been serving as an associate professor at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen).
• Research Output: The research group has published a total of 58 SCI articles in reputable journals such as JACS, Angewandte, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Letters, and more.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD/DPhil degree obtained within the recent three years.
• Age Limit: Below 35 years old for postdoctoral positions.
• Background: Fresh PhDs with a similar research background are preferred.
• Language Skills: Good written and spoken English.
• Skills: A good research record commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will:

• Manage your own academic research and administrative activities.
• Coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
• Participate in group and departmental meetings.
• Produce high-quality figures and drafts for publication.
• Represent the research group at external meetings and seminars.

Welfares:

• Salary: Postdocs can expect a competitive salary ranging from ¥260,000 to ¥360,000 RMB per year.
• Living Costs: Estimated living costs in HIT (Shenzhen) are around ¥3,000 RMB per month (¥36,000 RMB per year).
• Culinary Delights: Explore a variety of delicious food from around the world in HIT (Shenzhen).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can send their CV and supporting documents to:

• Email: renpeng@hit.edu.cn
• Skype: nankairen@hotmail.com
• Wechat: nankairen16

Research Areas:

Choose to work on one of the following research areas within Professor Ren's expertise:

1. Metal-Organic Frameworks for gas adsorption, catalysis, and sensing.
2. Well-defined catalysts for organic synthesis.
3. Functional polymers synthesis.

Selected Recent Publications:

1. Title: Selective and rapid detection of 4-nitrophenol in river and treated industrial wastewater by a luminescent lanthanide metal-organic framework sensor.

   • Journal: Inorganic Chemistry, 2023, 62, 19565-19572.

2. Title: Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs): Multifunctional material on analytical monitoring.

   • Journal: Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2024, 170, 117436.

3. Title: Tactile Sensors: Hydroxyl Decorated Silver Metal-Organic Frameworks (Ag-MOFs) for Detecting Cr2O7, MnO4-, Humic Acid, and Fe3+ ions.

   • Journal: Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2023, 15, 17317-17323.

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Group and University Information:

Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen):

• Founded in 1920, HIT is a leading university listed on "Project 211" and "Project 985."
• A founding member of C9 League (Chinese equivalent of the US Ivy League).
• Recognized as a Top 6 Best Global University for Engineering in 2018 U.S. NEWS Ranking.
• Top 9 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities – Engineering.

Shenzhen City:

• A first special economic zone and state-level innovative city.
• A high-end manufacturing hub with the world's third-busiest container port and fourth-busiest airport on the Chinese mainland.
• Recognized with PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) applications topping Chinese cities for several years.

For more information, visit the university webpage and the group webpage.

Contact Information:

For inquiries or to submit your application, please contact:

• Email: renpeng@hit.edu.cn
• Skype: nankairen@hotmail.com
• Wechat: nankairen16

Join us in the vibrant research community at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) and contribute to cutting-edge research in chemistry!