Introduction to the Lab/Research

Dr. Kai Liu graduated from the School of Environment, Tsinghua University, under the tutelage of Academician Yu Gang. After joining the School of Engineering at Westlake University, the Water-Energy Resilience Research Laboratory was established. The research directions of our laboratory include the environmental distribution and ecological risks of emerging pollutants, the application of atomic and nano-catalysts in environmental and energy catalysis (such as advanced oxidation, high-value directional conversion of pollutants), and intelligent water management, etc.. Since joining Westlake University, Dr. Kai Liu has led his research team as the corresponding author to publish more than 20 research papers in international academic journals such as Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Environmental Science & Technology, Water Research, etc., with a total impact factor of no less than 265. In the meanwhile, Three Chinese invention patents and three international invention patents have been authorized. Since 2022, Dr. Kai Liu has served as an editorial board member of the renowned international academic journal Chemosphere.

Job Description

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (2 positions)

Requirements:

(1) Hold or expect to hold a Ph.D. degree by the start date. No more than 35 years old.

(2) At least one SCI paper has been published; Be capable of conducting scientific research independently and assist and guide doctoral students in their research projects.

(3) Ensure the normal operation of the laboratory.

Compensation and Benefits

1. The research team offers a competitive and negotiable compensation package commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Applications for relevant projects and programs will be encouraged and supported.

2. The university assists with enrolling children in child care and school.

3. The university boasts comprehensive postdoctoral training, with programs including the Westlake University Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows and Westlake Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women.

Funding

1. Postdocs receive a living allowance and research funding from the Hangzhou municipal government.

2. Recipients of funding from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation or the Zhejiang Province Selected Funding for Postdoctoral Research Projects are entitled to supplementary funding of the same amount from the Hangzhou municipal government.

3. Postdocs who work full-time in Hangzhou after completing their postdoctoral research qualify for an allowance of 400,000 RMB from the Hangzhou municipal government.

4. Eligible new university graduates holding a doctoral degree or equivalent who work full time in Hangzhou (including those who studied abroad and returned to China within 5 years of graduation as well as foreign talent) can apply to the Hangzhou municipal government for a living allowance of 100,000 RMB.

5. Postdocs recognized as high-level talent in Hangzhou enjoy corresponding preferential policies.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following documents in English in PDF format to liukai@westlake.edu.cn, and indicate "Postdoc Application" in the email subject.

CV

2 reference letters

Doctoral degree certificate