PhD and Postdoc Positions in Metal-Organic Frameworks, Catalysis, and Polymerization at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) in China

Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) is advertising open research opportunities in the Department of Chemistry with Professor Peng Ren. The positions span postdoc, PhD, and master’s level recruitment, with the main research themes centered on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), homogeneous catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and metal-catalyzed polymerization.

The group highlights work on MOFs for gas adsorption, catalysis, sensing, functional polymers, and related materials chemistry topics. The post includes a long list of recent publications showing active research in MOF-based sensors, adsorption, catalysis, and functional materials, indicating a strong publication record and an active lab environment.

Eligibility highlights: postdoc applicants should have a PhD/DPhiL obtained within the last three years, be under 35 years old, have strong English communication skills, and a research record appropriate to experience. Fresh PhDs with a similar background are preferred and should be able to join quickly. For PhD applicants, the post suggests sending a CV for pre-evaluation.

Funding: postdoc salary is stated as about ¥200,000–360,000 RMB per year including city subsidy. PhD students are listed at about ¥48,000 RMB per year. The post also mentions support for administrative processes such as visa, spouse, children, and settlement arrangements.

How to apply: email your CV and supporting documents to [email protected]. You can also review the professor’s group page and the university pages linked in the post for more information before contacting the lab.

Institution: Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China.