The Key Laboratory of Coastal Urban Soil and Water Environment Evolution, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Shenzhen University (hereinafter referred to as the "Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment") is a ministerial-level research platform established to address the strategic demands of China's maritime power strategy, the "Beautiful China" initiative, and the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Focusing on coastal megacities as its research subject, the laboratory addresses ecological challenges arising from the accelerated evolution of urban soil and water environments under the backdrop of intensive land-sea development in coastal cities. It systematically elucidates the evolution patterns of water and soil environments under the influence of coastal urban development (and its associated bulk solid wastes, such as construction and demolition debris, dredged sediments, etc.). The laboratory conducts integrated land-sea environmental governance and coupled soil-water remediation research based on solid waste utilisation/disposal, aiming to construct resilient ecological environments for coastal cities. This work provides scientific foundations for ecological conservation and high-quality development in coastal megacities.

The Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment is seeking outstanding scholars with distinguished achievements in environmental geotechnics, environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, engineering materials, solid waste resource utilisation, pollution control engineering, intelligent environmental monitoring, and numerical simulation. Candidates will conduct innovative research aligned with the laboratory's core objectives, generating internationally influential original outcomes to advance urban ecological civilisation development.

I. Position 1 (Unlimited Vacancies): Overseas Outstanding Young Scholars

(1) Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Comply with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, demonstrate sound scientific ethics, and conscientiously uphold the spirit of scientists in the new era;

2. Date of birth on or after 1 January 1986;

3. Hold a doctoral degree;

4. Preference given to candidates with relevant academic backgrounds, such as solid waste resource utilisation, environmental engineering, environmental science, chemistry, environmental geotechnical engineering, engineering materials, or materials science and engineering;

5. Between obtaining the doctoral degree and the 2026 application deadline, applicants should generally hold formal teaching or research positions at overseas universities, research institutions, or corporate R&D centres, with a continuous work history of at least 36 months. For those with overseas doctoral degrees and exceptional achievements, work experience requirements may be appropriately relaxed;

6. Demonstrate peer-recognised scientific or technological accomplishments, with development potential to become academic leaders or outstanding talents in their field;

7. Applicants must not yet have taken up full-time employment in China, or must commence such employment after 1 January 2025. Upon receiving funding notification, they must resign from overseas positions or cease all overseas employment to undertake full-time work in China for a minimum of three years.

(II) Support Conditions Shenzhen University offers comprehensive and diverse social security benefits alongside favourable research environments. Support provided by the institution includes, but is not limited to:

Successful candidates will be appointed as Distinguished Professors and granted doctoral supervisor status, with an annual income commencing at RMB 1 million (including Shenzhen Municipal Distinguished Appointment Bonus, housing provident fund, etc.). Eligible individuals may benefit from preferential income tax treatment. Those meeting Shenzhen's criteria for newly recruited doctoral talent may additionally claim a living subsidy of RMB 100,000. They will also receive research start-up funding for newly recruited high-level talent (comprising national, provincial/municipal, and university funding; final allocation subject to national/provincial/municipal policies and actual approval). The university supports team development for selected talents by allocating teaching and research staff positions.

(3) Comprehensive Support Services

1. Greater Bay Area Advantages: Eligible individuals may benefit from preferential personal income tax policies within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, alongside streamlined entry-exit and residence permit procedures;

2. Housing Policies: Applications may be made for subsidised rental accommodation in university temporary housing. Qualified personnel may access Shenzhen's talent housing schemes (subject to official government announcements);

3. Educational Facilities: The Shenzhen University Affiliated Education Group operates 4 secondary schools, 4 primary schools, and 3 kindergartens, effectively ensuring schooling for staff children;

4. Healthcare: Shenzhen University maintains 2 Class-A tertiary general hospitals providing premium medical services, including annual health check-ups;

5. Staff Welfare: The university provides dedicated sports funding with comprehensive on-campus facilities; staff receive annual health examinations and meal subsidies; diverse trade union activities are organised.

II. Position 2 (Unlimited Vacancies): "Hundred Talents Scheme" Candidates

(1) Basic Requirements

1. Uphold correct political orientation and demonstrate patriotic dedication; adhere to the principle of fostering virtue through education, strictly observing the professional conduct guidelines for university teaching staff and academic ethics standards;

2. Possess significant potential for innovative development aligned with the university's disciplinary needs, exhibiting strong professional commitment, sense of responsibility, and teamwork spirit;

3. Be in good health, able to undertake full-time employment at Shenzhen University, and generally not exceed 35 years of age (with a two-year extension permitted for female applicants). Age limits may be appropriately relaxed for candidates in humanities and social sciences, though generally not exceeding 40 years of age;

4. Possess an excellent educational background, having obtained a doctoral degree from a renowned domestic or international university or research institution;

5. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant academic backgrounds, such as solid waste resource utilisation, environmental engineering, environmental science, chemistry, environmental geotechnical engineering, engineering materials, or materials science and engineering.

(II) Position Requirements

1. Professor: Must possess experience as Associate Professor or above at a nationally renowned university or research institution, or hold a tenured faculty position at an internationally distinguished overseas institution. Research achievements must demonstrate international advancement, with significant academic influence and appeal. Candidates should, in principle, be capable of independently developing an academic research direction, with scholarly standing and developmental potential ranking among the foremost within their discipline and peer cohort.

2. Associate Professor: Possess over two years of research experience at a renowned domestic or international university or research institution, with notable research achievements. Academic standing and research potential should rank among the foremost scholars of comparable age within the discipline.

3. Assistant Professor: Demonstrate strong research capabilities, innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and developmental potential. Have produced research outcomes of considerable influence, with academic standing ranking among the foremost scholars of comparable age within the discipline.

(3) Remuneration and Support Conditions

1. Remuneration: During the six-year appointment period, recipients shall receive the "Hundred Talents Programme" position allowance. The base annual salary shall be determined on a case-by-case basis, supplemented by scientific achievement awards. Social insurance and housing provident fund contributions shall be made at the highest applicable rates. Eligible individuals may concurrently receive the Shenzhen Special Appointment Category C position allowance of RMB 240,000 per annum. Those meeting Shenzhen's criteria for newly recruited doctoral talent may apply for a living subsidy of RMB 100,000.

2. Working Conditions: Provision of suitable office and laboratory space; research start-up funding of RMB 1–3.3 million; appointment as doctoral supervisor with an average allocation of no fewer than one master's student per year during the first three years of appointment, and priority allocation of doctoral student quotas; support for team formation with one dedicated research assistant; implementation of a long-cycle assessment mechanism to encourage dedicated academic research.

3. Welfare provisions: Priority access to transitional housing with preferential rent; eligibility for Shenzhen talent housing schemes; comprehensive educational resources via the affiliated education group comprising 4 secondary schools, 4 primary schools, and 3 kindergartens; High-quality medical services are provided through two tertiary-level general hospitals affiliated with the university. Assistance is offered in applying for Guangdong Province's "Talent Yue Card" and Shenzhen's "Pengcheng Talent Card", granting access to one-stop talent support services covering housing, healthcare, children's education, and immigration matters provided by both provincial and municipal authorities.

III. Applicants are requested to provide the following materials:

(a) Applicants shall submit their curriculum vitae and electronic copies of representative academic achievements from the past five years to the designated contact person.

(b) Candidates who pass the initial review will be notified for an interview. For the interview, please prepare the following materials for review by the expert panel:

1. Curriculum vitae;

2. Copies of academic qualifications and degree certificates;

3. Copies of research outputs (including papers, monographs, patents, etc., in PDF format);

4. Any additional materials demonstrating research capabilities.

IV. Application Procedure

(i) Email applications to send sunxiaohui@szu.edu.cn, addressed to Ms Sun, with the subject line stating "Application for Overseas Outstanding Young Scholars/Hundred Talents Scheme + Name";

(ii) Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, during which they may tour laboratories and learn about research activities;

(iii) Following interviews, appointment decisions will be notified after university approval; all application materials will be treated confidentially;

(iv) This vacancy remains open indefinitely.

First Review: Lu Qiuyue

Second Review: Bao Xiaohua

Third Review: Zuo Yingzi