Scientist

Senior Scientist / Principal Investigator

National Talent Program（Flexible / Remote-Friendly）

About the Opportunity

We are supporting applications for National Talent Program, a flagship initiative designed to attract world-class scientists and technology leaders to collaborate with top universities, national laboratories, and leading high-tech enterprises.

This opportunity is flexible, international-friendly, and open to remote or hybrid participation at the early stage.

Target Candidates

We welcome PhD-level researchers with strong international backgrounds in STEM fields, including but not limited to:

Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Chemistry & Materials

Physics & Semiconductor Devices

AI, IT, Advanced Manufacturing

Energy, New Materials, Photonics, etc.

Ideal profiles include:

Overseas Associate Professor / Senior Researcher / Principal Scientist

Senior technical leaders in industry

Researchers with strong publications, patents, or project experience

Candidates currently based outside China (or returned after Jan 1, 2025)

Work Model

Flexible engagement: full-time, part-time, or project-based

Remote participation supported during the initial period

On-site presence can be arranged flexibly based on project needs

No requirement to relocate immediately

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: ~USD 200,000 (varies by host institution and role)

One-time govt grant upon selection: up to USD 300,000

Additional research funding may be available for strong candidates

Visa support (long-term talent visa), healthcare, housing, and family support

Host Institutions

Top 985 / 211 universities

National key laboratories

Leading high-tech and biotech enterprises

Locations include Jiangsu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other innovation hubs

(Final host is matched after background review — single host per application)

Application Process

No on-site interview required at the initial stage

Selection based on document review only

Third-party professional support provided throughout the process